Queens Technical High School is a public career and technical education secondary school located in Long Island City, NY. The school has an enrollment of 1,400 students and serves grades 9-12. A new wing, completed in 2005, added a cafeteria, library, gymnasium, and additional classrooms.
Serving 1,294 students in grades 9-12, Queens Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Queens Vocational and Technical High School serves an attendance zone located in Long Island City, NY, covering approximately 287.7 square miles. The school is typically a 15-20 minute drive from most areas within the zone, with an average distance of 9.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 23.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Queens Technical High School's student population of 1,294 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,294 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1920
School Calendar
School Motto
All students can be college and career ready if given the proper preparation, training, and support.
School Rankings
Queens Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens Technical High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2226 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, White, and Orange
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens Technical High School's ranking?
Queens Technical High School is ranked #2226 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Queens Technical High School often compared to?
Queens Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aviation Career And Technical Education High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queens Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Queens Technical High School is 88%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Queens Technical High School?
1,294 students attend Queens Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Queens Technical High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Queens Technical High School?
Queens Technical High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens Technical High School offer ?
Queens Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Queens Technical High School part of?
Queens Technical High School is part of New York City Geographic District #24.
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