Serving 478 students in grades 9-12, Queens High School For Information Research And Technology ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens High School For Information Research And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Queens High School For Information Research And Technology's student population of 478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Queens High School For Information Research And Technology ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens High School For Information Research And Technology is 0.58, 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
#753 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
53%
29%
Black
38%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens High School For Information Research And Technology's ranking?
Queens High School For Information Research And Technology is ranked #753 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Queens High School For Information Research And Technology often compared to?
Queens High School For Information Research And Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick Douglass Vi High School, Academy Of Medical Technology - A College Board School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queens High School For Information Research And Technology?
The graduation rate of Queens High School For Information Research And Technology is 85-89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Queens High School For Information Research And Technology?
478 students attend Queens High School For Information Research And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Queens High School For Information Research And Technology students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens High School For Information Research And Technology?
Queens High School For Information Research And Technology has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens High School For Information Research And Technology offer ?
Queens High School For Information Research And Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens High School For Information Research And Technology part of?
Queens High School For Information Research And Technology is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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