The High School for Construction Trades Engineering and Architecture is a New York City Department of Education Career and Technical Education school. This school was established in 2006 by the New York State Department of Education.
Serving 1,074 students in grades 9-12, High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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: 1,074 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for High School for Construction Trades, Engineering & Architecture is located in Ozone Park, NY, covering an area of approximately 468.2 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 25.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture's student population of 1,074 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,074 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
Average Class Size
28 students
School Rankings
High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture is 0.71, 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
#1496 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
34%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-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)23.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red, Red/Black/White
School Mascot
Redhawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture's ranking?
High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture is ranked #1496 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture?
The graduation rate of High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture?
1,074 students attend High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture?
High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture offer ?
High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture part of?
High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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