Queens High School for Information, Research, and Technology

The data provided doesn't include specific ELA or Math proficiency scores, but the school offers AP Courses, STEM programming, and dual language instruction — a relatively robust academic menu for a district where the average school scores 56% ELA and 57% Math. The program richness score of 78.6/100 indicates meaningful academic offerings beyond the basics.

This is where the school really stands out. Parent satisfaction hits 94% (above the district average of 93%), and the trust numbers are striking: 95% parent-teacher trust and 97% parent-principal trust. Teachers report 97% instruction quality and 90% collegial trust among themselves — both well above district averages. There were zero suspensions last year, compared to a 0.5% district average. The day-to-day feel is clearly collaborative and trusting, though the teacher response rate (36 responses) is low enough that these numbers should be interpreted with some caution.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (54%) and Black (38%), with a diversity index of 55%. Eighteen percent of students have IEPs, and the economic need index sits at 83.3% — meaning the vast majority of families here qualify for free or reduced lunch. This mirrors the neighborhood, where median household income is $67,668, poverty sits at 17.6%, and only 26.4% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. It's a working-class community with significant educational ambition despite economic pressures.

Far Rockaway-Bayswater is a coastal Queens neighborhood with a family-oriented feel — 22.4% of households have children. The area scores low on transit (24/100) and education orientation (41/100), meaning families often rely on cars or longer commutes. Safety scores are concerning at 42/100, with elevated crime density and asthma rates (likely related to proximity to industrial areas and the nearby Cross Bay Boulevard). There are parks and beach access nearby, and the neighborhood has a reputation for being tight-knit despite these challenges.

Given the low transit score, most families likely drive or get dropped off. The area has some walkable blocks near the beach, but the school's location in the western part of Far Rockaway means car access is important for most families.