Energy Tech High School

Test score data was not provided, so a full academic performance picture isn't available. However, the school offers AP Courses and maintains a robust STEM program alongside career-focused offerings in energy technology. The average class size of 23.6 matches the district average exactly, suggesting typical staffing levels. Program richness scores a perfect 100/100, indicating extensive course and extracurricular offerings that go well beyond basic graduation requirements.

The survey data reveals a paradoxical climate. Parents give near-universal marks: 93% satisfaction, 97% trust in teachers, and 96% trust in the principal. Teachers themselves rate instruction quality at 96% and collegial trust among peers at 88%. Yet teacher-principal trust drops sharply to 76% — significantly below the district average and a red flag for anyone considering this school. The school reports zero suspensions, well below the district average of 0.275%, suggesting either effective behavioral practices or very different disciplinary approaches. Family survey response rate was modest at 21%, while teacher responses were limited to just 23 educators.

With 57% Hispanic, 22% Asian, 11% white, and 8% Black students, Energy Tech reflects the multicultural character of western Queens. The diversity index of 64% is solid, and the economic need index of 70.7% indicates a majority of students come from families facing financial hardship — higher than many nearby schools. Sixteen percent of students have IEPs, and the school serves English Language Learners with dedicated support. The neighborhood itself has a median household income of $70,542 with a 19.4% poverty rate, suggesting a working-class to lower-middle-class community.

Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills sits in western Queens near the East River waterfront, a neighborhood undergoing significant transformation with new residential developments and proximity to Long Island City. The area scores poorly on safety (36th percentile) and stability (29th percentile), with elevated environmental health concerns including above-average PM2.5 levels and elevated childhood asthma rates. Transit access is moderate (57th percentile), and family density is decent (62nd percentile). The neighborhood has a low homeownership rate of 16% and median home values around $841,000, reflecting the broader Queens housing market.

Families likely commute from across the district and beyond — the 5% offer rate means most accepted students travel beyond their immediate neighborhood. The area is served by subway and bus lines connecting to broader Queens and Manhattan.