Serving 503 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 (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥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:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Queens High School For Information Research And Technology's student population of 503 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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 0.53, 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
#2260 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
60%
30%
Black
34%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 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?
503 students attend Queens High School For Information Research And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Queens High School For Information Research And Technology students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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