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

8-21 Bay 25 Street, Queens, NY 11691, Queens
Phone: 718-868-2978
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
School Website: https://www.qirtnyc.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/27Q302/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Mahendra Singh (msingh8@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Shanique Nelson (snelson14@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Kecia Pinckney (kpinckney@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Matthew Wynn (mwynn@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Robert Reiman (rreiman2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Shanique Nelson (snelson14@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

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.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 79%

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

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community School, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Extended Day, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, 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:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

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
PSAL Team
Far Rockaway Educational Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Academy of Medical Technology: A College Board School (27Q309)
Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School (27Q260)
Queens High School for Information, Research, and Technology (27Q302)
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
Studio Art Class - offered as a first year art class, this course allows students to explore artistic creation through a variety to artmaking materials and techniques. During the class students will create and experiment with the following materials: papermaking, origami, dreamcatchers, drawing with graphite/colored pencil/ charcoal, mixed media, pastels, oil pastels, clay, photography, wood working, painting, and digital art. Advanced Art - this course is offered to students who have completed the Studio Art course and want more art. The class focuses primarily on advanced drawing and painting techniques and artmaking, however there is an openness to the course that allows students to explore the types of art they'd like to create. The QIRT Music Department offers many opportunities for students to explore and develop their sense of musicality and creativity. Most students start in the Beginner Piano course, where they learn basic foundations of music. In the Digital Production and songwriting class, students learn the fundamentals of pop song writing and use modern recording software and techniques to create original works. Students who are interested in performance can join the Modern Ensemble, were they learn how to perform on any of the band instruments, learning arrangements of popular music and culminating in a schoolwide showcase of their talents.
Programs
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.

10th Grade seats available

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

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:38 / 54 (0.70)96 / 45 (2.13)
SWD applicants/seats:16 / 11 (1.45)36 / 9 (4.00)
Rank Avg: 5.15
OffersOffers - Waitlist
CISCO Networking and Internet Computer Core Certification(Q06C)
Computer Science & Technology

Program emphasis is on math and science, using computer applications associated with inspection, repair, assembly, and troubleshooting. Student will receive training in IC3, Adobe, C++, and various multi-media programs.

10th Grade seats available

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

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:85 / 54 (1.57)86 / 45 (1.91)
SWD applicants/seats:31 / 11 (2.82)37 / 9 (4.11)
Rank Avg: 5.46
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
507
500
497
    Grade 12 Students
129
112
120
    Grade 11 Students
125
132
123
    Grade 10 Students
132
121
133
    Grade 9 Students
121
135
121
Avg. Class Size
24.2
24.4
23.8
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
13.1
13.5
14.0
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 0
13 / 47 / 0
<5 / 38 / 2
Attendance %
85%
85%
Graduation %
85%
97%
College %
82%
75%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
671 (160) / 130
177
643 (218) / 108
173

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 90% responded
Academic Rigor 
  78.33%
Academic Engagement 
  73.27%
Safety 
  72.25%
Bully Prevention 
  68.88%
Inclusivity 
  83.55%
Mental Support 
  79.00%
Environment 
  71.64%
Post-School Support 
  83.80%
Teacher Responses 95% responded
Academic Rigor 
  78.50%
School Satisfaction 
  84.13%
Student Behavior 
  69.56%
Student Support 
  91.47%
School Leadership 
  89.53%
Instructional Clarity 
  89.40%
Instructional Development 
  88.89%
Post-School Support 
  98.50%
Family Responses 48% responded
Education 
  90.13%
Teacher Support 
  85.50%
Safety 
  85.67%
School Community 
  68.75%
School Leadership 
  87.10%
Post-School Support 
  90.50%
IEP Support 
  97.33%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  85.20%
CC Regents
  58
Non-CC Regents
  61
Impact Score
  0.68
Performance Score
  0.56
College Aptitude
CCR
  48.70%
SAT Math
  393
SAT R/W
  411
Postsecondary
2-Year College 21.10%
4-Year College 49.60%
Other Postsecondary 0.80%
Public Service 2.30%
Vocational Program 10.50%
Unknown 15.70%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 56.80%
Female 43.20%
English Language Learners:
  10.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  20.50%
Economic Need Index: 
  88.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.60%
Black 34.50%
Hispanic 60.00%
White 1.80%
Other 1.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 20.60%
Hispanic 17.60%
White 58.80%
Other 3.00%

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
  21.00%
Students with SETSS
  0.60%
Students with ICT
  16.40%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  98.00%
Has all services
  98.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  65
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents US Hist.
  63
Regents Algebra I
  61
Regents Living Env.
  48
4-Year Grad. Rate
  85
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  97.33%

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

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services95 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (85%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (15%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
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
  55
Regents Gl. Hist.
  67
Regents US Hist.
  63
Regents Algebra I
  57
Regents Living Env.
  41
4-Year Grad. Rate
  47.1
ELL Progress
  45

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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