Thomas A Edison Career and Technical High School
Thomas A Edison Career and Technical High School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 9-12 | New York City Geographic District #28
Thomas A Edison Career and Technical High School is located in Jamaica, NY and is one of 17 high schools in New York City Geographic District #28. It is a voc/tech school that serves 2361 students in grades 9-12.
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
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
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 2361
34%
66%
Student 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)
Asian/Pacific Islander
49%
Black
25%
Hispanic
22%
White
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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.
Compare to other schools in New York City Geographic District #28Test Scores
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.
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English
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Living Environment
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76%
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Mathematics A
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83%
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Mathematics B
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69%
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Physics
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Chemistry
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English
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76%
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Mathematics A
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Mathematics B
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65%
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Physics
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62%
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Chemistry
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75%
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Earth Science
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53%
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English
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92%
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Living Environment
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79%
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57%
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Mathematics A
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94%
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65%
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76%
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Mathematics B
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74%
district
65%
state
70%
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Physics
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50%
district
56%
state
77%
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Chemistry
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74%
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65%
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Earth Science
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65%
district
44%
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72%
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English
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91%
district
74%
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82%
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Living Environment
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79%
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66%
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Mathematics A
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65%
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Mathematics B
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75%
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Physics
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49%
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58%
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77%
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
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67%
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56%
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65%
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Chemistry
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Earth Science
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63%
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74%
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English
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91%
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83%
Geometry
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78%
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72%
Integrated Algebra
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75%
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66%
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72%
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Living Environment
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76%
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Mathematics B
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36%
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29%
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61%
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Physics
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43%
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Algebra 2/Trigonometry
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67%
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55%
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64%
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Chemistry
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71%
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67%
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78%
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Earth Science
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54%
district
52%
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72%
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English
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91%
district
80%
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85%
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Geometry
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75%
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61%
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Integrated Algebra
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72%
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64%
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73%
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Living Environment
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79%
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73%
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Physics
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50%
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TestRating
4 out of 10
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