Excellent

#371 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 8% in state

Energy Tech High School

High School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30

36-41 28TH ST, Long Island City, NY 11106

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

495

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

8.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

495

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

8.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#371 of 4,742

In Long Island City

#6 of 38

public schools

In district

#3 of 50

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30

Academic performance

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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About Energy Tech High School

Energy Tech High School is a public high school in Long Island City, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30. Energy Tech High School serves approximately 495 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Energy Tech High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Energy Tech High School show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).

What's said publicly about Energy Tech High School

Sources: School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Energy Tech High School is a P-TECH school located in Astoria, Queens, New York, that prepares students for engineering careers in the energy industry 1 . The school reports a 95% four-year graduation rate, with 96% of graduates completing AP or college-level courses and over 80% graduating college-ready 1 . For the 2025-2026 school year, the institution welcomed its largest ninth-grade class in history and implemented new staff members through a class size reduction initiative 1 . In November 2022, the school opened a new hydroponic greenhouse laboratory 1 . The school's robotics team, the ETech Chargers, competed against more than 50 teams at the NYC Regional 2026 competition 1 . Starting in September, Energy Tech adopted a new cell phone and electronic device policy in accordance with state law 1 .

Sources (1)

www.energytechschool.org

How it compares0.6 pts above district

8.4

This school 8.4 · Excellent
District avg 7.8
NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

43% of students at Energy Tech High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Student Progress8.6Excellent25%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data6

Annual Change0 pts/yr

Data Period2016–2021

TrendStable

Academics9.9Excellent25%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency97.5% (2021 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)

vs. Expected+53.4 pts

Adjusted Percentile98th

College Readiness8.9Excellent30%

Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.

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4-Year Graduation Rate92%

AP Participation53.5%

IB ProgramNo

Resources & Environment5.3Average20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1

Chronic Absenteeism43.4%

Energy Tech High School — Students at Energy Tech High School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

80.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2020-21)

Math Proficiency 92.0% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 97.5% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)

School

State

N/A

Based on 12 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2016

Math

92%

ELA

97.5%

2017

Math

92%

ELA

97.5%

2018

Math

92%

ELA

97.5%

2019

Math

92%

ELA

97.5%

2020*

Math

92%

ELA

97.5%

2021*

Math

92%

ELA

97.5%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.6/10.

How Energy Tech High School Compares

See how Energy Tech High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

8.4/10

92th percentile in NY

Academic

9.9/10

Excellent

Growth

8.6/10

Excellent

Environment

5.3/10

Average

AP Courses

State avg: 2.4

Sports

2 boys' · 0 girls'

Advanced STEM

4/5

Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

81%

Teaching Staff

12:1 student-teacher ratio

42 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

43.4%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2 AP courses offered

53.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22

Athletics2sports offered

2 boys'·0 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22

Advanced STEM Courses4 of 5 advanced subjects offered

Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

36-41 28TH ST, Long Island City, NY 11106

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Energy Tech High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BARD HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE QUEENS (rated 9.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL AT LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (rated 8.7/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, FRANK SINATRA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Long Island City, see our Long Island City schools guide .

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20 within 0.9 mi

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PS 111 JACOB BLACKWELL Long Island City	0.4 mi	493	4.3
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VOICE CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK Long Island City	0.4 mi	876	5.7
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BARD HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE QUEENS Long Island City	0.9 mi	670	9.2
ST DEMETRIOS SCHOOL Astoria	0.8 mi	476	7.1
MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL AT LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Long Island City	0.9 mi	427	8.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$85,573

Median Home Value

$639,200

Median Rent

$2,032/mo

Population

40,657

College Educated

52.3%

Homeownership

17.2%

Avg Commute

37.5 min

Poverty Rate

14.7%

Median Age

36.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Energy Tech High School

What grades does Energy Tech High School serve?

Energy Tech High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Energy Tech High School?

Energy Tech High School has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Energy Tech High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Energy Tech High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Energy Tech High School rank in NY?

Energy Tech High School ranks #371 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Energy Tech High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Energy Tech High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Energy Tech High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Energy Tech High School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).

Is Energy Tech High School a charter school?

No, Energy Tech High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Energy Tech High School a Title I school?

No, Energy Tech High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Energy Tech High School?

80.6% of students at Energy Tech 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.

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 495
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 42
Free/Reduced Lunch: 80.6%
Type: vocational
Setting: Large City
County: Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23): 43.4%
Phone: (718) 472-0536
4-Year Graduation: 92.0%

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District

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30

District Enrollment: 37,414
Schools in District: 52
District Rank: #3 of 50

Other Schools in This District

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