High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture (27Q650)

94-06 104Th Street, Queens, NY 11416, Queens
Phone: 718-846-6280
Email: LGordon6@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:20am - 2:41pm
Principal: Lakeisha Gordon
School Website: https://www.hsforctea.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/27Q650/
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Subway: J, Z to 104th St-102nd St
Bus: Q11, Q21, Q24, Q37, Q52-SBS, Q53-SBS, Q56, Q8, QM15
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About

This is a CTE school that prepares students for college, technical school, and apprenticeships in construction trades, engineering, and architecture. We have state-of-the art facilities that support computer-aided design, mechanical drafting, technical drawing, model building, construction technology, electrical installation, digital electronics, and engineering. We partner with construction, architecture, and engineering firms and non-profits. We allow students to explore their talents and interests while receiving a solid academic foundation that prepares them for college and careers. Our learning environment promotes academic achievement through the integration of career interests and making connections between learning and the world.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 85%

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Architecture, Construction Technology, Engineering

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Uniform

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 72% of 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 Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Placement), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited])
Diploma Endorsements
CTE, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Badminton, Cheerleading, Fitness, Soccer, Volleyball
Clubs
Anime/Manga Club, Architectural & Design Club, Art Club, Book Club, Bring Change to Mind, Chess Club, Computer Animation Club, Construction & OSHA Club, FIRST Robotics Team, Girls’ Club, History Club, Minecraft Club, Music Club, Muslim Student Association (MSA), National Honor Society (NHS), Philosophy Club, Robotics, Rubik’s Cube Club, SkillsUSA, Stock Market Club, Student Government (SGO), Tabletop Gaming Club, Theater Arts Program, Video Game Club, Yearbook Club
Art Disciplines
Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Concerts (1 per year)
Programs
Construction Trades & Management(Q83A)
Engineering

New York State approved CTE Program that leads to national certification aligned with industry standards and a CTE-endorsed Regents diploma. Students are prepared for entry-level positions in construction trades. Interdisciplinary project-based curriculum includes electrical installation, carpentry, and mechanical construction.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
DIA Admissions:
  • Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch will be considered first for 72% of seats.
  • For the remaining 28% of seats, all students will be considered.
Architectural Design(Q83B)
Architecture

New York State approved CTE Program that leads to national certification aligned with industry standards and a CTE-endorsed Regents Diploma. Interdisciplinary project-based curriculum includes concepts such as architectural form, space, order and design, and construction of residential structures, as well as skills of hand-crafting, advanced AutoCAD, and 3-D modeling using AutoDesk Revit.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
DIA Admissions:
  • Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch will be considered first for 72% of seats.
  • For the remaining 28% of seats, all students will be considered.
Academy of Engineering(Q83C)
Engineering

New York State approved CTE Program that leads to national certification aligned with industry standards and a CTE-endorsed Regents Diploma. Interdisciplinary project-based curriculum includes coursework in Introduction to Engineering & Design, Digital Electronics, Principles of Engineering, and Engineering Design & Development.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
DIA Admissions:
  • Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch will be considered first for 72% of seats.
  • For the remaining 28% of seats, all students will be considered.
75Q233 D75 Inclusion Program at High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture(Q83U)
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
1,063
1,075
1,078
    Grade 12 Students
272
269
278
    Grade 11 Students
249
277
273
    Grade 10 Students
275
256
278
    Grade 9 Students
267
273
249
Avg. Class Size
28.7
29.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
19 / 11 / 8
30 / 6 / 9
18 / 6 / 4
Attendance %
93%
92%
Graduation %
99%
99%
99%
College %
81%
81%
84%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
3,028 (1,209) / 247
311
2,507 (1,069) / 246
312
2,550 / 252
306
Construction Trades & Management (Q83A)
GE applicants/seats:
  DIA seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
  DIA seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
    DIA:
Offer Prediction:
389 / 69 (5.64)
49
89 / 13 (6.85)
9
Offers
(G1)#3E to (G1)#68
(G2)#58 to (G2)#7F

311 / 69 (4.51)
49
108 / 13 (8.31)
?
Offers - Waitlist
341 / 69 (4.94)
49
72 / 13 (5.54)
?
Offers
Architectural Design (Q83B)
GE applicants/seats:
  DIA seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
  DIA seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
    DIA:
Offer Prediction:
567 / 69 (8.22)
49
89 / 13 (6.85)
9
Offers
(G1)#23 to (G1)#49
(G1)#E2 to (G2)#0D

497 / 69 (7.20)
49
92 / 13 (7.08)
?
Offers - Waitlist
496 / 69 (7.19)
49
66 / 13 (5.08)
?
Offers
Academy of Engineering (Q83C)
GE applicants/seats:
  DIA seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
  DIA seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
    DIA:
  SWD:
    DIA:
Offer Prediction:
736 / 69 (10.67)
49
131 / 13 (10.08)
9
Offers
(G1)#29 to (G1)#4D
(G1)#B2 to (G1)#DA
(G1)#9C to (G1)#EB
(G1)#AA to (G2)#00

605 / 69 (8.77)
49
121 / 13 (9.31)
?
Offers - Waitlist
685 / 69 (9.93)
49
86 / 13 (6.62)
?
Offers
75Q233 D75 Inclusion Program at High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture (Q83U)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
14 / 1 (14.00)
3 / 0 (0.00)

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  79.57%
Academic Engagement 
  69.23%
Safety 
  78.50%
Bully Prevention 
  66.38%
Inclusivity 
  85.70%
Mental Support 
  73.00%
Environment 
  68.75%
Post-School Support 
  80.00%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  79.80%
School Satisfaction 
  85.83%
Student Behavior 
  73.25%
Student Support 
  90.05%
School Leadership 
  83.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  83.67%
Instructional Development 
  82.95%
Post-School Support 
  97.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  92.22%
Teacher Support 
  85.29%
Safety 
  95.00%
School Community 
  77.67%
School Leadership 
  92.00%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%
IEP Support 
  87.67%

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. %
  99.30%
CC Regents
  72
Non-CC Regents
  67
Impact Score
  0.61
Performance Score
  0.79
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  99.60%
SAT Math
  503
SAT R/W
  494
Postsecondary
2-Year College 11.90%
4-Year College 68.60%
Unknown 19.50%

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 64.60%
Female 35.40%
English Language Learners:
  1.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  15.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  63.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 36.80%
Black 8.90%
Hispanic 37.80%
White 9.80%
Other 6.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 11.90%
Black 16.40%
Hispanic 16.40%
White 49.30%
Other 6.00%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  16.40%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  11.30%
Students with SC
  0.10%
Has all programs
  91.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.46
Regents English
  62
Regents Gl. Hist.
  66
Regents US Hist.
  70
Regents Algebra I
  70
Regents Living Env.
  63
4-Year Grad. Rate
  98
IEP Support 
  87.67%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services152 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services45 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (50%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (50%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School9 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

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

ELL Performance (2022-23)
Regents English
  76
Regents Algebra I
  78
Regents Living Env.
  68
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100
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