Serving 507 students in grades 9-12, Queens High School For Information Research And Technology ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Queens High School for Information Research and Technology serves an extensive area in Far Rockaway, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with its furthest edge located about 27 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Queens High School For Information Research And Technology's student population of 507 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
507 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings
Queens High School For Information Research And Technology ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 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 0.53, 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
#3408 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
60%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
34%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #3408 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% 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 Academy 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Queens High School For Information Research And Technology?
507 students attend Queens High School For Information Research And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Queens High School For Information Research And Technology students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% 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 14:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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