Queens Vocational and Technical High School
Queens Vocational and Technical High School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 9-12 | New York City Geographic District #24
Queens Vocational and Technical High School is located in Long Island City, NY and is one of 17 high schools in New York City Geographic District #24. It is a voc/tech school that serves 1316 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.
Queens Vocational and Technical High School made 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 Queens Vocational and Technical High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Queens Vocational and Technical High School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Queens Vocational 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.
Queens Vocational and Technical High School made 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 Queens Vocational and Technical High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Queens Vocational and Technical High School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Queens Vocational and Technical High School's students and teachers. more
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Queens Vocational and Technical High School
this school is the most amazing school and it's awesome and i love it.
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Queens Vocational and Technical High School
the school is bad. gangs and fights everyday.
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Queens Vocational and Technical High School
It was ok when I was there way back in the day. We had Practical Nursing and the program was grt. I think we were the last class for that program.
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Queens Vocational and Technical High School
Catherine E. Palermo: It's a terrific High School and the kids are great . So are the teachers,guidance and deans, gym and other staff members
aboard the team. The principal is wonderful,happy,nice and listen to the kids and parents and teachers. She is a wonderful person Ms,. Denise Vittor as principal I can't over how she runs this High School so well. And that's with over 600 students in
the school. It a tough job to do. And she does it so well and easy.
Ms. Denise Vittor is the best principal that I ever met. I am so
glad and proud that my son been at this school for over three years now. In Sceet Program. Great School !!
aboard the team. The principal is wonderful,happy,nice and listen to the kids and parents and teachers. She is a wonderful person Ms,. Denise Vittor as principal I can't over how she runs this High School so well. And that's with over 600 students in
the school. It a tough job to do. And she does it so well and easy.
Ms. Denise Vittor is the best principal that I ever met. I am so
glad and proud that my son been at this school for over three years now. In Sceet Program. Great School !!
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1316
39%
61%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Queens Vocational and Technical High School had 82% 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)
Hispanic
73%
Asian/Pacific Islander
10%
White
9%
Black
7%
19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Queens Vocational and Technical High School had 19 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 #24Test 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.
Chemistry
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Earth Science
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English
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49%
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Living Environment
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54%
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Mathematics A
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43%
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Mathematics B
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29%
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Physics
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30%
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Chemistry
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50%
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Earth Science
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56%
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72%
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English
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63%
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68%
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Living Environment
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64%
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55%
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Mathematics A
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65%
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Mathematics B
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11%
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Physics
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39%
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79%
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Chemistry
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16%
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46%
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73%
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Earth Science
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28%
district
53%
state
70%
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English
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77%
district
77%
state
82%
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Living Environment
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57%
district
57%
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75%
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Mathematics A
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54%
district
62%
state
76%
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Mathematics B
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33%
district
45%
state
70%
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Physics
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45%
district
56%
state
77%
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Chemistry
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20%
district
52%
state
74%
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Earth Science
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28%
district
60%
state
72%
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English
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68%
district
76%
state
82%
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Living Environment
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69%
district
69%
state
80%
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Mathematics A
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47%
district
44%
state
61%
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Mathematics B
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16%
district
38%
state
68%
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Physics
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41%
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62%
state
77%
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
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18%
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44%
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Chemistry
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33%
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49%
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73%
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Earth Science
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32%
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English
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80%
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80%
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83%
Geometry
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29%
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54%
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72%
Integrated Algebra
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64%
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64%
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72%
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Living Environment
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69%
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65%
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79%
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Mathematics B
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22%
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29%
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61%
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Physics
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22%
district
57%
state
82%
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Algebra 2/Trigonometry
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15%
district
37%
state
64%
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Chemistry
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39%
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61%
state
78%
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Earth Science
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33%
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60%
state
72%
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English
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85%
district
79%
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85%
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Geometry
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40%
district
56%
state
75%
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Integrated Algebra
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61%
district
63%
state
73%
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Living Environment
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74%
district
70%
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Physics
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13%
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47%
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TestRating
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