QUEENS TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

37-02 47TH AVE
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101

www.queenstechhs.org

1,347 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Queens Vocational and Technical High School, located in Long Island City, is a specialized secondary institution dedicated to preparing students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into the workforce. The school is known for integrating rigorous academic coursework with intensive career and technical education (CTE) programs. By bridging the gap between traditional classroom learning and hands-on vocational training, the school aims to equip students with the industry-standard skills necessary to succeed in a competitive modern economy.

Beyond its technical curriculum, the school fosters a structured environment that emphasizes professional development, work readiness, and personal responsibility. Students have access to programs that often lead to professional certifications, providing them with a distinct advantage in fields ranging from trade-based industries to technology-driven sectors. With its strategic location in Long Island City—an area known for its industrial and commercial growth—Queens Vocational and Technical High School serves as a vital pipeline, connecting motivated students with practical opportunities and potential career paths in New York City’s diverse labor market.

1,347

Total Students

105.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for QUEENS TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	1,111
Black	31
Asian	122
Two or More	17
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,111 (82.5 %)
Asian
122 (9.1 %)
White
54 (4.0 %)
Black
31 (2.3 %)
Two or More
17 (1.3 %)
American Indian
8 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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 #24
Phone:	(718)937-3010
Website:	http://www.queenstechhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,094
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 9 389

Grade 10 425

Grade 11 274

Grade 12 256

Ungraded 3