Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School is a four-year public secondary school in Queens's Jamaica Hills community in New York City.
Serving 2,146 students in grades 9-12, Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education 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 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 97% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,146 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas A Edison Career and Technical High School serves a large attendance area of approximately 287.7 square miles in Jamaica, NY, with students typically driving 20-30 minutes to reach the school, and the furthest edge of the zone being nearly 27.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School's student population of 2,146 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 139 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,146 students
Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
Year Founded
1950
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School is 0.69, 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
#950 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
46%
10%
Hispanic
26%
31%
Black
17%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School's ranking?
Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School is ranked #950 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School often compared to?
Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Lewis High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School?
2,146 students attend Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School?
Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School offer ?
Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School part of?
Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
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