Serving 2,197 students in grades 9-12, Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School's student population of 2,197 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 131 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School is 0.68, 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
#675 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
49%
10%
Hispanic
25%
30%
Black
15%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School's ranking?
Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School is ranked #675 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School often compared to?
Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Lewis High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School?
2,197 students attend Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School?
Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School offer ?
Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School part of?
Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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