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

165-65 84 Avenue, Queens, NY 11432, Queens
Phone: 718-297-6580
Email: ask@taehs.org
Hours: 08:00am - 03:30pm
Principal: Moses Ojeda
School Website: https://www.taehs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/28Q620/
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Program Details
Electrical Installation Technologies (Q67N)
Engineering

Preparation for careers in electrical & solar technology. With a major focus on hands on instruction, this program prepares students with a focus on low voltage systems, residential wiring, motors/motor controls, and solar technology. Exposure to careers in all areas of electrical & solar technology. Industry certification (OSHA, NCCER, and Energy Management). Visit www.EdisonCTE.org for more information about our Electrical & Solar Technology program.

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
2,193
2,200
2,233
    Grade 12 Students
593
543
558
    Grade 11 Students
498
589
564
    Grade 10 Students
577
507
603
    Grade 9 Students
525
561
508
Avg. Class Size
24.8
23.7
Complaints / Suspensions
37 / 0
18 / 64
23 / 20
Attendance %
94%
91%
Graduation %
95%
93%
94%
College %
78%
77%
88%
Electrical Installation Technologies (Q67N)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
390 / 28 (13.93)
88 / 5 (17.60)

Offers
#03 to #23
354 / 28 (12.64)
76 / 5 (15.20)

Offers - Waitlist
338 / 28 (12.07)
61 / 5 (12.20)

Offers

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

About the School

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.

Academic Highlights: Graphic Arts, Digital Media, Web/App Development, FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Data Scientist) & Teaching & Training (P-12 Teacher), Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, Medical Assisting, Architectural Drafting & Design, Electrical & Solar Installation Technologies, Robotics Engineering, 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, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, IT Networking (CISCO Systems), IT Specialist

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, CRMYA School, FutureReadyNYC School, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

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 Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
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 Disciplines
Music, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (2 per year), Concerts (1 per year), Dance Performances (1 per year), Films (2 per year), Theatre Performances (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  79.86%
Academic Engagement 
  72.15%
Safety 
  85.75%
Bully Prevention 
  77.75%
Inclusivity 
  89.20%
Mental Support 
  76.00%
Environment 
  73.00%
Post-School Support 
  86.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  71.60%
School Satisfaction 
  76.50%
Student Behavior 
  70.75%
Student Support 
  82.90%
School Leadership 
  63.69%
Instructional Clarity 
  70.00%
Instructional Development 
  75.56%
Post-School Support 
  93.40%
Family Responses
Education 
  94.33%
Teacher Support 
  87.71%
Safety 
  94.67%
School Community 
  78.33%
School Leadership 
  94.63%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
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. %
  95.40%
CC Regents
  70
Non-CC Regents
  60
Impact Score
  0.55
Performance Score
  0.71
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  89.20%
SAT Math
  525
SAT R/W
  510
Postsecondary
2-Year College 10.90%
4-Year College 67.20%
Other Postsecondary 0.40%
Unknown 21.50%

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 60.70%
Female 39.30%
English Language Learners:
  3.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  15.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  66.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 50.20%
Black 15.00%
Hispanic 25.40%
White 3.30%
Other 6.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 13.50%
Black 11.10%
Hispanic 17.50%
White 51.60%
Other 6.30%

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 (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  14.00%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  7.40%
Students with SC
  3.50%
Has all programs
  98.00%
Has some programs
  2.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  99.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.59
Regents English
  64
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
Regents US Hist.
  66
Regents Algebra I
  59
Regents Living Env.
  59
IEP Support 
  94.33%

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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