Enrollment
507
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Far Rockaway, NY
Queens High School for Information Research and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Queens High School for Information Research and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012305999
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Queens High School for Information Research and Technology earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools.
- #3 of 16
- public schools in Far Rockaway · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Queens High School for Information Research and Technology has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Queens High School for Information Research and Technology ranks #3 of 16 public schools in Far Rockaway, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012305999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Queens High School for Information Research and Technology compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Queens High School for Information Research and Technology
Queens High School for Information Research and Technology is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Far Rockaway, New York, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 86% of New York schools and 26% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 959 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #100, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 52/100).
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Queens High School for Information Research and Technology.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Queens High School for Information Research and Technology compares
Queens High School for Information Research and Technology on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.2%
African American 34.3%
Asian 2.0%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Queens High School for Information Research and Technology is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Queens High School for Information Research and Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Queens High School for Information Research and Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~507 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Queens High School for Information Research and Technology
How many students attend Queens High School for Information Research and Technology?
Queens High School for Information Research and Technology has 507 students enrolled. It is a high school in Far Rockaway, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queens High School for Information Research and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Queens High School for Information Research and Technology is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Queens High School for Information Research and Technology?
81.9% of students at Queens High School for Information Research and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Queens High School for Information Research and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Queens High School for Information Research and Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in Far Rockaway, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Queens High School for Information Research and Technology?
Queens High School for Information Research and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Queens High School for Information Research and Technology rank among public schools in Far Rockaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Queens High School for Information Research and Technology ranks #3 of 16 public schools in Far Rockaway, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Far Rockaway on the city page.
Is Queens High School for Information Research and Technology a good school?
Queens High School for Information Research and Technology earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Queens High School for Information Research and Technology, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.
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