Very Good
#1177 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 25% in state
Queens Technical 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.
37-02 47TH AVE, Long Island City, NY 11101
- Math 89% proficient (2021)
- Reading 92% proficient (2021)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Queens Technical High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 91% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 92% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Queens Technical High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 85Excellent Transit
- 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,846 | Compare → |
| International High School at Laguardia Community CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Middle College High School at Laguardia Community CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Robert F Wagner JR Secondary School for Arts and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 626 | Compare → |
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
- #17 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.
Queens Technical High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Queens Technical High School
Queens Technical High School is a public high school in Long Island City, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #24, serving approximately 1,300 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,177 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Queens Technical High School
What grades does Queens Technical High School serve?
Queens Technical High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Queens Technical High School?
Queens Technical High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queens Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Queens Technical High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Queens Technical High School rank in NY?
Queens Technical High School ranks #1,177 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Queens Technical High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Queens Technical High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Queens Technical High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Queens Technical High School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Queens Technical High School a charter school?
No, Queens Technical High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Queens Technical High School a Title I school?
No, Queens Technical High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Queens Technical High School?
86.2% of students at Queens Technical 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
- 1,300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (718) 937-3010
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- 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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