Queens Technical High School

37-02 47th Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,347 students in grades 9-12, Queens Technical High School ranks in the top 50% 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 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 88% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Queens Technical High School's student population of 1,347 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,347 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Queens Technical High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens Technical High School is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1393 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Queens Technical High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Queens Technical High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Queens Technical High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Queens Technical High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
9%
10%
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Hispanic
83%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
4%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Queens Technical High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
84%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Queens Technical High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Queens Technical High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Queens Technical High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Queens Technical High School's ranking?
Queens Technical High School is ranked #1393 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Queens Technical High School often compared to?
Queens Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aviation Career And Technical Education High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queens Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Queens Technical High School is 84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Queens Technical High School?
1,347 students attend Queens Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Queens Technical High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens Technical High School?
Queens Technical High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens Technical High School offer ?
Queens Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens Technical High School part of?
Queens Technical High School is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 88% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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