QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR INFORMATION RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

School Overview
The **Queens High School for Information Research and Technology (QIRT)**, located in Far Rockaway, is a specialized secondary school dedicated to integrating rigorous academics with a focus on modern technology and digital literacy. As a school that emphasizes innovation, it aims to prepare students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce by offering a curriculum that blends traditional subjects with hands-on experience in information technology, computer science, and digital research. By fostering a collaborative learning environment, the school encourages students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for success in STEM-related fields.

Beyond its technical focus, QIRT is committed to the holistic development of its students, providing a supportive school culture that emphasizes community, college readiness, and career exploration. Through partnerships with industry professionals and local organizations, the school provides students with opportunities to apply their technical knowledge in real-world scenarios, helping to bridge the gap between classroom theory and professional practice. The school’s presence in Far Rockaway makes it a vital educational hub, dedicated to empowering its diverse student body to become informed, tech-savvy leaders in their future academic and professional endeavors.
493
Total Students
34.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR INFORMATION RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic275
Black182
Asian14
Two or More4
American Indian4
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    275 (55.8 %)
  • Black
    182 (36.9 %)
  • Asian
    14 (2.8 %)
  • White
    10 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
Phone: (718)868-2978
Website: http://www.qirtnyc.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 429
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Grade 9 120
Grade 10 131
Grade 11 123
Grade 12 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR INFORMATION RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
Grade Student Count
Grade 9120
Grade 10131
Grade 11123
Grade 12119
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR INFORMATION RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19339.1%
Male30060.9%
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