Serving 823 students in grades 9-12, Information Technology High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Information Technology High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Information Technology High School's student population of 823 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
823 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Information Technology High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Information Technology High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
62%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Information Technology High School's ranking?
Information Technology High School is ranked #2611 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Information Technology High School often compared to?
Information Technology High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High School Of Applied Communications by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Information Technology High School?
The graduation rate of Information Technology High School is 88%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Information Technology High School?
823 students attend Information Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Information Technology High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Information Technology High School?
Information Technology High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Information Technology High School offer ?
Information Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Information Technology High School part of?
Information Technology High School is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
School Reviews
5 9/10/2020
Great school, Great Teachers, Great Everything.
5 8/8/2014
My son has always been an excellent student and the teachers here helped to maintain his grades, since he was a new student last year and did pretty good in his regents and state exam
5 7/24/2013
Question...Are SpecialEducation students also enrolled in computer classes or are only regular edu. students enrolled in these programs?My son will be in special edu.but he is totally involved with computers.He wants to learn more.Thank you
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