Queens High School for Information, Research, and Technology (27Q302)

8-21 Bay 25 Street, Queens, NY 11691, Queens
Phone: 718-868-2978
Email: snelson14@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
Principal: Mahendra Singh
School Website: https://www.qirtnyc.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/27Q302/
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Subway: A to Beach 25th St
Bus: Q22, QM17
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Program Details
Digital Media Marketing (Q06B)
Computer Science & Technology

This program introduces and builds on fundamental networking concepts and technologies. Students are taught skills necessary to plan, implement, manage, and troubleshoot computer-based networks across a range of applications. Students will learn different coding programs, robotics programming, as well as take an AP Computer Science Principles course.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
500
497
482
    Grade 12 Students
112
120
98
    Grade 11 Students
132
123
133
    Grade 10 Students
121
133
119
    Grade 9 Students
135
121
132
Avg. Class Size
24.4
23.8
Complaints / Suspensions
14 / 0
<5 / 38
5 / 40
Attendance %
85%
83%
Graduation %
93%
97%
93%
College %
82%
75%
70%
Digital Media Marketing (Q06B)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
38 / 54 (0.70)
16 / 11 (1.45)

Offers
All accepted
96 / 45 (2.13)
36 / 9 (4.00)

Offers - Waitlist
94 / 45 (2.09)
21 / 9 (2.33)

Offers
About the School

We provide a challenging academic program to students of diverse backgrounds, achievement levels, and interests in a small, student-centered learning community. As a Community School, we partner with community-based organizations to help our students physically, mentally and academically. Our students participate in scientific research, web-based communication and problem-solving projects. We help each child become college ready through rigorous coursework, SUNY Albany University in the High School program, Advanced Placement (AP) classes and CUNY College Now courses. Our students also have the opportunity to take CTE classes in Cisco Networking, Digital Media Marketing, and Computer Science. Our goal is for each student to acquire the ability to access, interpret, and use information and technology to meet the challenges in this ever-changing world.

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Academic Highlights: College Now Partnership with York College. Including Dual Enrollment at QIRT and Classes on York College Campus, AP Courses Available, Language Courses Available, Transitional Bilingual Education, SUNY in the HS Program (SUNY-Albany): College Courses in Literature, Spanish, American Government and Politics, Pre-Calculus, & Science Research, FutureReadyNYC: Business & Finance (Marketing Specialist)

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Extended Day, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Uniform, Weekend Programs

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors, Bilingual Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP Calculus AB, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP United States History, Biology (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness, Soccer, Swimming
Clubs
Anime Club, Art Club, Cooking Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Intramural Sports (Basketball, Music Club, Robotics, Student Council, Volleyball), Web design and videography, Weight Room, Work Based Learning Programs
Art Disciplines
Film, Music, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Concerts (4 per year), Dance Performances (2 per year), Films (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  81.43%
Academic Engagement 
  75.77%
Safety 
  72.38%
Bully Prevention 
  66.75%
Inclusivity 
  91.60%
Mental Support 
  81.67%
Environment 
  72.75%
Post-School Support 
  87.56%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  86.20%
School Satisfaction 
  90.00%
Student Behavior 
  81.38%
Student Support 
  93.33%
School Leadership 
  90.00%
Instructional Clarity 
  96.00%
Instructional Development 
  93.52%
Post-School Support 
  98.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  95.11%
Teacher Support 
  89.86%
Safety 
  93.33%
School Community 
  78.33%
School Leadership 
  93.88%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%
IEP Support 
  94.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  92.50%
CC Regents
  55
Non-CC Regents
  53
Impact Score
  0.6
Performance Score
  0.63
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  64.70%
SAT Math
  416
SAT R/W
  421
Postsecondary
2-Year College 34.60%
4-Year College 38.50%
Vocational Program 8.70%
Unknown 18.20%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 58.60%
Female 41.40%
English Language Learners:
  11.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  20.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  86.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.00%
Black 34.00%
Hispanic 60.00%
White 1.80%
Other 1.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 23.50%
Hispanic 17.60%
White 52.90%
Other 6.00%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  18.10%
Students with SETSS
  0.40%
Students with ICT
  13.50%
Students with SC
  0.40%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  94.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
4.04
Regents English
  61
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  59
Regents Living Env.
  45
IEP Support 
  94.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services88 (99%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services34 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy25 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School6 (67%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

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