Aviation High School, officially named Aviation Career & Technical Education High School, is a public high school owned and operated by the New York City Department of Education. Formerly known as the Manhattan School of Aviation Trades, Aviation High School has operated since 1936.
Serving 1,924 students in grades 9-12, Aviation Career And Technical Education High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,924 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Aviation Career and Technical High School serves a substantial area in Long Island City, NY, encompassing approximately 287.7 square miles. Typically, families within this attendance zone can expect a drive time of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.6 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 23.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aviation Career And Technical Education High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Aviation Career And Technical Education High School's student population of 1,924 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 145 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,924 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
145 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1936
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aviation Career And Technical Education High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aviation Career And Technical Education High School is 0.65, 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
#507 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
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%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
28%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Flyers ~ Captain Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aviation Career And Technical Education High School's ranking?
Aviation Career And Technical Education High School is ranked #507 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Aviation Career And Technical Education High School often compared to?
Aviation Career And Technical Education High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School, Queens Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aviation Career And Technical Education High School?
The graduation rate of Aviation Career And Technical Education High School is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Aviation Career And Technical Education High School?
1,924 students attend Aviation Career And Technical Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Aviation Career And Technical Education High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aviation Career And Technical Education High School?
Aviation Career And Technical Education High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Aviation Career And Technical Education High School offer ?
Aviation Career And Technical Education High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Aviation Career And Technical Education High School part of?
Aviation Career And Technical Education High School is part of New York City Geographic District #24.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Graduated in 1963. Best education of anyone I know or have met. Obtained both A&P FAA Certificates, went on to college, obtained my BBA & had a career in Aviation as both mechanic technician and Airline Capt for a major airline. Did my flight training while in college. Aviation taught me that that education pays off & it gave me the thirst to learn.
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