Information Technology High School

21-16 44th Rd
Long Island City, NY 11101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 880 students in grades 9-12, Information Technology High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 880 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 85% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Information Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Information Technology High School's student population of 880 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
880 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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School Rankings

Information Technology High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Information Technology High School is 0.54, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#849 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
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68%
55%
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85%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
17%
10%
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Hispanic
65%
29%
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Black
10%
16%
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White
7%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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82%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Information Technology High School's ranking?
Information Technology High School is ranked #849 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Information Technology High School often compared to?
Information Technology High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High School Of Applied Communications by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Information Technology High School?
The graduation rate of Information Technology High School is 82%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Information Technology High School?
880 students attend Information Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Information Technology High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Information Technology High School?
Information Technology High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Information Technology High School offer ?
Information Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Information Technology High School part of?
Information Technology High School is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.

School Reviews

5   9/10/2020
Great school, Great Teachers, Great Everything.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Tai Mohammed Afif
5   8/8/2014
My son has always been an excellent student and the teachers here helped to maintain his grades, since he was a new student last year and did pretty good in his regents and state exam
- Posted by Parent - beber
5   7/24/2013
Question...Are SpecialEducation students also enrolled in computer classes or are only regular edu. students enrolled in these programs?My son will be in special edu.but he is totally involved with computers.He wants to learn more.Thank you
- Posted by Parent - maria

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 880 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 85% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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