Very Good
#878 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 19% in state
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
High School · New York City Geographic District #28 · Jamaica, NY
A New York City Geographic District #28 high school where students score 51 points above what's typical for similar communities.
165-65 84TH AVE, Jamaica, NY 11432
- Math 94% proficient (2021)
- Reading 95% proficient (2021)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 95% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 94% (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
75.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 57Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,395
Median home value
$826,100
Median rent
$1,841/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
37%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11432; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School for Community LeadershipEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Hillside Arts & Letters AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Jamaica Gateway to the SciencesEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Queens Collegiate - a College Board SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 686 | 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 #28
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #10 of 50
- 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.
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School is a public high school in Jamaica, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #28, serving approximately 2,197 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #878 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
What grades does Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School serve?
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School?
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School rank in NY?
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School ranks #878 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School a charter school?
No, Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School a Title I school?
No, Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School?
75.4% of students at Thomas a Edison 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
- 2,197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 130
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (718) 297-6580
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11432)
- 63,730
- Area average commute
- 43.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 11432; 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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