THOMAS A EDISON CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL

www.thomasedisonhs.org

2,215 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical High School, located in Jamaica, Queens, is one of New York City’s premier institutions for career-focused education. Serving a diverse student body, the school integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with specialized vocational training, preparing students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into high-demand industries. The school is well-regarded for its hands-on approach, providing students with the technical skills and industry-standard certifications necessary to compete in a modern, technology-driven workforce.

The school offers a comprehensive array of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, ranging from automotive technology and construction trades to computer science, graphic design, and health professions. Beyond the classroom, Thomas A. Edison emphasizes professional development, offering students opportunities for internships, partnerships with local businesses, and extracurricular activities that foster leadership and community engagement. By bridging the gap between traditional academics and real-world application, the school aims to empower its students to become successful, contributing members of their professional fields and their communities.

2,215

Total Students

130.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS A EDISON CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	522
Black	332
Asian	1,040
Two or More	111
American Indian	99
Pacific Islander	36

Asian
1,040 (47.0 %)
Hispanic
522 (23.6 %)
Black
332 (15.0 %)
Two or More
111 (5.0 %)
American Indian
99 (4.5 %)
White
75 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
36 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
Phone:	(718)297-6580
Website:	http://www.thomasedisonhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	130.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,543
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	125

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 558

Grade 10 508

Grade 11 583

Grade 12 544

Ungraded 22