The faculty One of the most important factors in determining the quality of education that students receive is the quality of the faculty providing instruction. And Ramapo's certificated staff is among the most qualified anywhere. More than 100 college-level credits are available to students prior to graduating. Ramapo High School requires a minimum of 2012 units of credit for graduation with a Regents diploma. Class rank Class rank is based on the average of final marks in all subjects except physical education, grades 9-11.
Class rank is reported on all transcripts to colleges and is recorded on the permanent record card.
Grouping Grouping in Ramapo High is by ability, achievement, and teacher evaluation. Regents courses contain students in the average academic group. The extensive honors program at Ramapo includes AP and college-level courses in Accounting, American History, Art, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Child Development, Computer Science, English, European History, French, Music, Physics, and Spanish. Accelerated and enriched programs are offered in English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and several foreign languages. Of special significance to students is the school's career resource center that provides a central location for students to research and develop post-high school objectives.