Enrollment
507
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 360012305999
Queens High School for Information Research and Technology — Far Rockaway, NY
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 42/100.
👥 Class size 42
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+24% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Queens High School for Information Research and Technology reports 507 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 81.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% above the New York average and 58% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
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
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 63% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 24% above state mean
Top 86% in New York — lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 507 Top 63% in New York — larger than 37% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 81.9% +46% vs state
NCES ID 360012305999
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
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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 14.5:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in FAR ROCKAWAY, NY.
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 42/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.