Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School (28Q620)

165-65 84 Avenue, Queens, NY 11432, Queens
Phone: 718-297-6580
Hours: 8:00am - 3:17pm
School Website: https://www.taehs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/28Q620/
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School Leader: Moses Ojeda (mojeda3@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Adam Boxer (aboxer2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Mariela Chevry (mchevry@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Stewart Jamieson (sjamieson@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Marissa Schipani (mschipani@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Marissa Schipani (mschipani@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The mission of Thomas A. Edison Career & Technical Education High School is to develop leaders of tomorrow by preparing all students to meet the high academic, technical, civic, and workforce challenges of the twenty-first century. We believe that strong leadership throughout our united community of faculty members, students, parents, and associates will move us towards the following goals: academic rigor, pathways for college and career readiness, and continual school improvement. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 81%

Academic Highlights: Medical Assisting, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, IT Networking (CISCO Systems), IT Specialist, Graphic Arts, Digital Media, Web/App Development, FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Data Scientist), CTE program(s): Architectural Drafting, Automotive Technology, Collision Repair, Cyber Security, Digital Media, Electrician, Graphic Arts, IT Networking, IT Specialist, Medical Assisting, Robotics, Web and App Development, Architectural Drafting & Design, Electrical & Solar Installation Technologies, Robotics Engineering

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses On Site, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, CRMYA School, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Saturday Programs, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs

School Features:

CTE Endorsement
Offers 10th Grade Seats
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art

AP Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)

Languages Offered

Spanish

Diploma Endorsements

CTE, Math, NYS Seal of Biliteracy, Science

Boys PSAL Sports

Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling

Girls PSAL Sports

Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Co-ed PSAL Sports

Cricket

PSAL Team

Thomas Edison

Other Sports

Archery, Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness, Yoga

Clubs

Actively Caring at Edison (ACE), and Wrestling., Anime Club, Art Club, Asian Multicultural Alliance (AMA), Automotive Competition Club (ACC), Badminton Club, Bhangra Club, Black Student Union (BSU), Book Club, Chapters of Edison Podcast (COEP), Cheerleading/Dance Squad, Chess Team, Club Of Data Engineers (CODE), College & Career Readiness Club, Connections Council, Debate Club, Drone Academy, Edison Newsletter, Edison Teen Voices, Electric Guitar Club, ESports, Fashion Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Glamour Gals and Guys, Guitar Club, HOSA, JROTC and Student Council, Key Club, Leadership Organization(s): DECA, Math Club, Media Club, Minorities United Club, Model UN, Muslim Student Organization (MSO), National Honor Society (NHS), National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), New York State Science Honor Society (NYSSHS), Pit Crew, Poetry Club, Robotics Club, School Club(s): Acoustic Guitar Club, Science & Eco Engaged Club, SkillsUSA, Society of Film Appreciation (SOFA), Tech/Sound Crew, True Crime Experts, Volleyball Club, We The People Club, Yearbook Committee

Art

Thomas A. Edison CTE High School offers required music and/or required art courses in the 9th grade. As part of our program, and as an afterschool initiative, we have partnered with outside artists and musicians to provide opportunity for students to create community art projects within the school building and participate in learning the art of African Drumming.

Program Details

Computer Aided Design (CAD)(Q67M)
Engineering

Preparation for careers in the creative world of Architecture and Design. With a major focus on hands on instruction, this program prepares students to enter the field of architecture, construction, and engineering. Industry certification (AutoCAD & Autodesk Revit), dual enrollment, and articulated college credit courses included. Visit www.EdisonCTE.org for more information about our Architecture & Engineering program.

10th Grade seats available

Method:

Screened

Requirement:

Students are admitted based on their course grades

Priority:

(Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis

	2023-24	2022-23
GE applicants/seats:	521 / 44 (11.84)	483 / 44 (10.98)
SWD applicants/seats:	71 / 8 (8.88)	62 / 8 (7.75)
Rank Avg:	5.29
	Offers	Offers - Waitlist

School Student & Admissions Statistics

School Year

2024-25

2023-24

2022-23

Total Students Across All Grades

2,138

2,193

2,200

Grade 12 Students

478

593

543

Grade 11 Students

562

498

589

Grade 10 Students

590

577

507

Grade 9 Students

508

Avg. Class Size

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

15.7

16.5

16.9

Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD

29 / 0 / 25

79 / 58 / 32

18 / 64 / 29

Attendance %

92%

94%

Graduation %

96%

93%

College %

78%

77%

Total Applicants / Seats

Total Offers

6,131 (2,355) / 473
583

5,300 (2,210) / 487
594

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)

Student Responses 76% responded

Academic Rigor

79.83%

Academic Engagement

67.91%

Safety

80.63%

Bully Prevention

73.63%

Inclusivity

82.00%

Mental Support

73.75%

Environment

70.57%

Post-School Support

79.80%

Teacher Responses 82% responded

Academic Rigor

77.00%

School Satisfaction

73.25%

Student Behavior

63.33%

Student Support

79.20%

School Leadership

68.60%

Instructional Clarity

67.40%

Instructional Development

71.33%

Post-School Support

87.00%

Family Responses 39% responded

Education

92.50%

Teacher Support

84.00%

Safety

87.33%

School Community

66.38%

School Leadership

86.90%

Post-School Support

92.00%

IEP Support

94.00%

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

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)

Academic Proficiency

4-Year Grad. %

96.60%

CC Regents

Non-CC Regents

Impact Score

0.56

Performance Score

0.66

College Aptitude

CCR

72.60%

SAT Math

533

SAT R/W

523

Postsecondary

2-Year College 12.50%
4-Year College 71.70%
Other Postsecondary 0.60%
Unknown 15.20%

School Demographics (2024-25)

Student Population:

Male 60.10%
Female 39.90%

English Language Learners:

2.50%

Students with Disabilities:

15.30%

Economic Need Index:

66.20%

Student Ethnicity:

Asian 47.10%
Black 16.70%
Hispanic 26.10%
White 3.20%
Other 6.90%

Teacher Ethnicity:

Asian 15.70%
Black 11.00%
Hispanic 19.70%
White 48.80%
Other 4.80%

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

IEP Statistics (2023-24)

IEP Services

Students with IEPs

15.00%

Students with SETSS

0.00%

Students with ICT

7.30%

Students with SC

4.80%

Has all programs

98.00%

Has all services

98.00%

IEP Student Performance

Regents English

Regents Gl. Hist.

Regents US Hist.

Regents Algebra I

Regents Living Env.

4-Year Grad. Rate

88.7

IEP Movement

Excellent

IEP Support

94.00%

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

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)

Program	Fully Receiving	Partially Receiving	Not Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services	187 (99%)	<=5 (?)	<=5 (?)
Special Class	112 (93%)	8 (7%)	0 (0%)

Service	Fully Receiving	Partially Receiving	Not Receiving
Counseling Services	>5 (99%)	N/A (N/A)	<=5 (1%)
Hearing Education Services	<=5 (100%)	N/A (N/A)	0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy	>5 (77%)	N/A (N/A)	<=5 (23%)
Physical Therapy	<=5 (100%)	N/A (N/A)	0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy	138 (100%)	N/A (N/A)	0 (0%)
Vision Education Services	<=5 (100%)	N/A (N/A)	0 (0%)

Transportation	Number Receiving
Curb to School	52 (98%)
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

ELL Performance (2023-24)

Regents English

Regents Gl. Hist.

Regents US Hist.

Regents Algebra I

Regents Living Env.

4-Year Grad. Rate

90.9

ELL Progress

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

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