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
37-02 47TH AVE, Long Island City, NY 11101
Enrollment
1,300
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,300
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,177 of 4,742
In Long Island City
#19 of 38
public schools
In district
#17 of 56
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
Equity
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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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. Queens Technical High School serves approximately 1,300 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Queens Technical High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,177 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Queens Technical High School show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 7.5
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
31% of students at Queens Technical 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
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Queens Technical High School — Students at Queens Technical High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 9.2/10.
How Queens Technical High School Compares
See how Queens Technical High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
37-02 47TH AVE, Long Island City, NY 11101
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Queens Technical High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BARD HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE QUEENS (rated 9.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is AVIATION CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL AT LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (rated 8.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Long Island City, see our Long Island City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11101 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$116,807
Median Home Value
$995,500
Median Rent
$2,740/mo
Population
39,007
College Educated
65.4%
Homeownership
16%
Avg Commute
33.3 min
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Median Age
33.4
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 104
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.2%
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (718) 937-3010
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24- District Enrollment
- 50,843
- Schools in District
- 57
- District Rank
- #17 of 56
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