High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture

Test scores are not available for this school, making it difficult to benchmark academic performance against district averages of 56% ELA and 57% Math. However, the school offers AP Courses and maintains a program richness score of 67.8/100, with particular strength in math and science offerings aligned to its career focus. The school serves a population with 55% economic need and 16% IEP students, suggesting resources are directed toward supporting diverse learner needs.

The school's climate indicators are notably strong: 94% parent satisfaction and 93% trust between parents and both teachers and the principal. Teachers report 88% instruction quality and 89% trust in leadership, with collegial trust at 86%. The most striking data point is zero suspensions — well below the district average of 0.5% — suggesting either very effective behavior management or a student population that doesn't present significant disciplinary challenges. Family survey response rate is relatively low at 18%, though 188 responses provides reasonable input. The day-to-day feel appears collaborative, with strong relationships between families and staff.

With 1,078 students and an average class size of 23.4 (matching the district average), the school is mid-sized. The student body is highly diverse: 35% Asian, 35% Hispanic, 12% White, 8% Black, and 3% Native American, yielding a diversity index of 74%. This mirrors the neighborhood's working-class, immigrant-heavy character where 35% of residents are Hispanic and a significant Asian population coexists with White and Black families. The 55% economic need index indicates a substantial portion of students come from lower-income households, though the neighborhood's median income of $85,583 and 48.7% homeownership suggest a stable, middle-class base.

Ozone Park is a densely residential Queens neighborhood of mostly single- and two-family homes, with a strong homeownership culture and a mix of immigrant families. The area scores moderately on transit (54) and safety (54), with excellent health environment scores (88) but relatively low education orientation (33). Families with children represent 68% of the neighborhood's family-density score, indicating many young families. The median home value of $735,579 reflects the area's stable, middle-class character. The neighborhood offers cricket and soccer leagues reflecting its South Asian and Hispanic populations, with several parks and the nearby Forest Park providing green space.

The school sits in a residential area near several bus routes connecting to the A and J subway lines. Many students commute from across Queens — a function of the school's specialized programs drawing from a wider geographic area rather than just the immediate neighborhood.