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 1,846 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,846 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- 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%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Aviation Career And Technical Education High School's student population of 1,846 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 142 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,846 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
142 teachers
Year Founded
1936
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 26, 2026
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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
31%
10%
Hispanic
50%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Flyers ~ Captain Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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%.
How many students attend Aviation Career And Technical Education High School?
1,846 students attend Aviation Career And Technical Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Aviation Career And Technical Education High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% 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 District.
School Reviews
5 10/27/2023
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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