Queens Technical High School (24Q600)

37-02 47 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101, Queens
Phone: 718-937-3010
Email: BRodriguez75@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 07:40am - 04:09pm
Principal: Louis Garcia
School Website: https://www.queenstechhs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/39248
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/24Q600/HS/
Subway: 7 to Lowery St-40th St
Bus: B24, Q32, Q39, Q60, Q67
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About

Queens Technical High School provides students with opportunities that prepare them for success after high school by earning a Career Technical Education (CTE) endorsed diploma. We pride ourselves on combining traditional secondary education with the rigorous courses and hands-on experiences of a technical college. Students are prepared for area-specific certifications and licenses that make them top candidates for employment upon graduation. In addition to being prepared for the work force, our students are exposed to multiple post-secondary options, such as college and university, where they can build upon their already existing knowledge or tap into other areas of interest. Despite the high level of rigor, our students engage in a positive family-like school community.

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): A+ Computer Repair, Cloud Network Engineering, Cosmetology, Electrical Engineering, Electrician, Graphic Design, Plumbing

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, Extended Day Program, Internship Expected, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Weekend Programs

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Algebra II (College Course [Credited]), AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Physics 1, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Biology (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited])
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Math, CTE, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Programs
Graphic Design(Q68B)
Visual Art & Design

The program focuses on basic theories and concepts through hands-on experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign). Students sit for the ACA certification exam in Photoshop and Illustrator and complete an internship.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Pre-Engineering Electronic Technology(Q68L)
Engineering

Prepares students with entry-level knowledge of Engineering offering Certifications in: OSHA, Copper-Based, Fiber-Based Networking Systems, and Electronics Technician Association (DC & AC Electronics), CAD (3-D Modeling) and Mechanical Engineering. Students have the opportunity to participate in the US FIRST Robotics Club.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Exploratory: Introduction to Occupations(Q68M)
Engineering

Through six six-week rotations, this program provides students with experience in: Introduction to Barbering, Business, Electrical Installation, Plumbing, Graphic Arts, Cosmetology, and Electronics.

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) Open to New York City residents
Computer Technology and Information Systems(Q68N)
Computer Science & Technology

Focus on preparing students to become career and college ready with the opportunity to achieve certifications in: NOCTI Computer Repair Technology, Copper Based Network Cabling and OSHA 30 General Industry.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Cosmetology(Q68O)
Cosmetology

This program provides students with marketable skills to become licensed Cosmetologists. Students prepare for State licensure (NOCTI Certification) with opportunities for internships, in-house and advanced industry training. College credits can be earned through the New York City College of Technology.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
1,350
1,434
    Grade 12 Students
258
276
    Grade 11 Students
274
324
    Grade 10 Students
423
396
    Grade 9 Students
395
438
Avg. Class Size
21.1
Complaints / Suspensions
10 / 52
<5 / 58
Attendance %
90%
89%
Graduation %
88%
84%
College %
57%
68%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
3,344 (1,122) / 350
414
3,668 / 350
393
Computer Technology and Information Systems (Q68N)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

394 / 23 (17.13)
78 / 5 (15.60)
Offers - Waitlist
Cosmetology (Q68O)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

215 / 47 (4.57)
51 / 9 (5.67)
Offers - Waitlist
Exploratory: Introduction to Occupations (Q68M)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

270 / 176 (1.53)
79 / 34 (2.32)
Offers - Waitlist
Graphic Design (Q68B)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

103 / 23 (4.48)
45 / 5 (9.00)
Offers - Waitlist
Pre-Engineering Electronic Technology (Q68L)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

239 / 23 (10.39)
51 / 5 (10.20)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 94% responded
Academic Rigor 
  76.43%
Academic Engagement 
  62.17%
Safety 
  80.00%
Bully Prevention 
  73.13%
Inclusivity 
  88.40%
Mental Support 
  71.80%
Environment 
  71.36%
Post-School Support 
  86.78%
Teacher Responses - 84% responded
Academic Rigor 
  80.33%
School Satisfaction 
  75.00%
Student Behavior 
  63.22%
Student Support 
  80.67%
School Leadership 
  77.73%
Instructional Clarity 
  70.00%
Instructional Development 
  74.71%
Post-School Support 
  97.38%
Family Responses - 17% responded
Education 
  91.13%
Teacher Support 
  85.00%
Safety 
  92.67%
School Community 
  87.78%
School Leadership 
  95.18%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%

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. %
  85.70%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  65
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  56
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  76.60%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  461
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  453
Postsecondary
2-Year College 24.20%
4-Year College 33.70%
Other Postsecondary 0.30%
Vocational Program 0.60%
Unknown 41.20%

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 58.10%
Female 41.90%
English Language Learners:
  7.80%
Students with IEPs:
  18.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  81.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 9.20%
Black 2.40%
Hispanic 82.40%
White 4.10%
Other 1.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 7.80%
Black 12.60%
Hispanic 17.50%
White 53.40%
Other 8.70%

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

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