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QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR INFORMATION RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

8-21 BAY 25TH ST, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Non-Charter
493
Students
Total enrolled
82%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
5% vs nat'l
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
7% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 493 students in grades 09–12 in FAR ROCKAWAY, New York.
14.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
83% on free or reduced lunch
This indicates a high share of economically disadvantaged students (national avg 52%). Eligibility is an indicator of household income.
About This School

QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR INFORMATION RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY is a mid-sized high in FAR ROCKAWAY, New York, serving grades 09–12 with 493 students. About 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR INFORMATION RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

493
Total Students
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
83%
Free Lunch
35
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution300 male · 193 female
61%
39%
Male 61%Female 39%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility83%
National avg 52% · 407 students
Student Composition
56%
37%
Asian3%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino56%
Black37%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360012305999

Academic Outcomes at QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR INFORMATION RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
80-84
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
82%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 82% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 83% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountyQueens County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (718)868-2978
NCES ID: 360012305999
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FAR ROCKAWAY seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
8-21 BAY 25TH ST, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.