Information Technology High School

Test scores aren't available in this data snapshot, so I can't tell you exactly how IT High School's Regents results compare to the district average of 60.7% ELA and 62.2% Math. What's clear is that the school has invested heavily in programs — AP courses, a full STEM track, robotics team, hackathons — giving students multiple pathways after graduation. The average class size of 23.6 matches the district exactly, so there's no size advantage there. The 18% IEP population suggests solid support services for students with individualized needs.

This is a school where families feel genuinely connected. Parent satisfaction at 94% and parent-principal trust at 96% are both above district averages — rare numbers that suggest visible, responsive leadership. Teacher-principal trust sits at 85% (district average), and teacher collegial trust is notably lower at 76%, which could signal some friction among staff but doesn't appear to bleed into the student experience. Attendance matches the district exactly at 92.4%, so chronic absenteeism isn't better or worse than peers. The zero suspensions stand out — either this is an exceptionally well-behaved student body, or the school has found ways to resolve conflicts without removing students. Either way, it's a data point worth noting.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (65%) with significant Asian representation (18%), mirroring the neighborhood's growing diversity. At 58% diversity index, this is a more homogeneous student population than some Queens schools, but the mix still reflects the surrounding community. Nearly one in five students has an IEP, and economic need is high (81 index) — meaning most families are low-income despite living in a neighborhood where median household income approaches $160K. That's a striking gap that speaks to who this school serves: families who've been priced out of homeownership (21.5% rate) but are still in the neighborhood, often in rental housing.

Long Island City is a neighborhood of contrasts: 80% of residents have bachelor's degrees and median home values approach $900,000, yet the school serves a high-need population (81% economic need). Transit access is excellent (82nd percentile) — this is one of the most connected neighborhoods in Queens, with multiple subway lines and the ferry. But safety metrics are concerning: crime density ranks in the bottom half (44th percentile), and environmental health indicators show elevated asthma rates and lead exposure risk. Families with children are a minority here (20%), which means peer groups outside school may skew older and more childless. The education orientation score is high (91st percentile), meaning neighbors value schools — good peer energy if your teen is academically motivated.

Very walkable and transit-rich — students can arrive via multiple subway lines, the G train, or the East River ferry. Many families from Astoria, Jackson Heights, and beyond commute in, which is typical for a specialized high school.