Thomas A Edison Career and Technical High School
About This School
Vocational schools are public schools that offer instruction in skilled trades such as mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, and construction in order to provide practical experience and job training. Vocational schools are usually at the secondary, or high school, level.
Thomas A Edison Career and Technical High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Thomas A Edison Career and Technical High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Thomas A Edison Career and Technical High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Thomas A Edison Career and Technical High School's students and teachers. more
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| High School for Community Leadership 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Hillside Arts and Letters Academy 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Queens Collegiate - A College Board School 0.2 miles | ![]() |
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| Jamaica High School 0.2 miles | ![]() |
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| Hillcrest High School 0.4 miles | ![]() |
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Enrollment (2011)
Total: 2361Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Thomas A Edison Career and Technical High School had 64% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Thomas A Edison Career and Technical High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the NYSRE
What is it?
The New York State Regents Examinations are a series of subject specific tests that measure a student's level of proficiency in each of the subject areas tested.
Which Grades and Subjects?
High school students must pass at least five tests in the following subjects: English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and foreign language.
How is it Scored?
Every New York high school student must pass (score a 65 or above) at least five Regents examinations to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.



