Queens High School For Information Research And Technology

8-21 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 493 students in grades 9-12, Queens High School For Information Research And Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Queens High School For Information Research And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Queens High School For Information Research And Technology's student population of 493 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Queens High School For Information Research And Technology 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 Queens High School For Information Research And Technology is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2260 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Queens High School For Information Research And Technology, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Queens High School For Information Research And Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Queens High School For Information Research And Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Queens High School For Information Research And Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
55%
29%
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Black
37%
16%
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White
2%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Queens High School For Information Research And Technology.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Queens High School For Information Research And Technology and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Queens High School For Information Research And Technology and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Queens High School For Information Research And Technology and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Queens High School For Information Research And Technology and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Queens High School For Information Research And Technology's ranking?
Queens High School For Information Research And Technology is ranked #2260 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Queens High School For Information Research And Technology often compared to?
Queens High School For Information Research And Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School, Academy Of Medical Technology - A College Board School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queens High School For Information Research And Technology?
The graduation rate of Queens High School For Information Research And Technology is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Queens High School For Information Research And Technology?
493 students attend Queens High School For Information Research And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Queens High School For Information Research And Technology students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens High School For Information Research And Technology?
Queens High School For Information Research And Technology has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens High School For Information Research And Technology offer ?
Queens High School For Information Research And Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens High School For Information Research And Technology part of?
Queens High School For Information Research And Technology is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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