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#206 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 4% in state

Aviation Career and Technical Education High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #24 · Long Island City, NY

A New York City Geographic District #24 high school where students score 51 points above what's typical for similar communities.

45-30 36TH ST, Long Island City, NY 11101

  • Math 95% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 93% proficient (2021)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency93% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency94% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+51.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation22.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Aviation Career and Technical Education High School score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency95%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency93%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 94% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2016
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2017
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2018
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2021*
Math
95%
ELA
93%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Aviation Career and Technical Education High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 94Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 88Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$116,807

Median home value

$995,500

Median rent

$2,740/mo

College educated

65.4%

Homeownership

16%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
22.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
6 boys'·0 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Queens Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–120.1 mi1,300Compare →
International High School at Laguardia Community CollegeEnrollment path unverified7.19–120.2 mi464Compare →
Middle College High School at Laguardia Community CollegeEnrollment path unverified8.79–120.2 mi427Compare →
Academy of Finance and EnterpriseEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.4 mi827Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #24

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#2 of 56
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Aviation Career and Technical Education High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Aviation Career and Technical Education High School

Aviation Career and Technical Education High School is a public high school in Long Island City, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #24, serving approximately 1,846 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aviation Career and Technical Education High School

What grades does Aviation Career and Technical Education High School serve?

Aviation Career and Technical Education High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Aviation Career and Technical Education High School?

Aviation Career and Technical Education High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,846 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aviation Career and Technical Education High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Aviation Career and Technical Education High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aviation Career and Technical Education High School rank in NY?

Aviation Career and Technical Education High School ranks #206 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Aviation Career and Technical Education High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Aviation Career and Technical Education High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Aviation Career and Technical Education High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aviation Career and Technical Education High School has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Aviation Career and Technical Education High School a charter school?

No, Aviation Career and Technical Education High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Aviation Career and Technical Education High School a Title I school?

No, Aviation Career and Technical Education High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aviation Career and Technical Education High School?

75.9% of students at Aviation Career and Technical Education High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,846
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
141
Type
vocational
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 11101)
39,007
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
33.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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