The top reported proficiency rate is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Information Technology High School
Information Technology High School sits in Long Island City, a neighborhood in rapid transformation from industrial to mixed residential and commercial use. The school serves grades nine through twelve and enrolls a student body of roughly eight hundred.
The enrollment leans heavily Hispanic, with a substantial share of Asian students and smaller populations of Black and white students. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic need across the school population. Data on English learners and students receiving special education services was not available.
State testing data for this school in 2024-25 was not reported, which is typical for schools serving only ninth through twelfth grades, since New York's state assessments are administered to eighth grade and below. This means no proficiency results are available to assess academic performance in this data set. The school sits at the bottom quartile among Queens County districts on an overall proficiency index, though this index reflects tested grades that the high school itself does not serve. Because the school serves high school grades exclusively, a graduation rate would be the relevant outcome measure, but that data was not included in the materials available.
The school offers music courses as part of its arts program. Beyond that, course and program specifics were not provided in the accessible data. A parent seeking detailed information about the school's academic pathways, including whether it offers Career and Technical Education, AP coursework, dual-credit programs with CUNY, or other specialized tracks, would benefit from contacting the school directly or visiting its website.
Long Island City itself is a neighborhood of significant change. It was rezoned from industrial to mixed use roughly two decades ago and has since become one of the fastest-growing residential areas in New York City. Housing values in the area are well above state and national benchmarks and have continued to rise. Rents are also climbing. The neighborhood is densely populated and transit-rich, served by multiple subway lines, bus routes, bike-share stations, and ferry connections, making it largely walkable and car-optional. Waterfront parks, cultural venues, art galleries, and restaurants animate street life. LaGuardia Community College sits at a major transit hub in the neighborhood, and employers range from media and tech companies to aviation and entertainment. Major new residential development is ongoing, particularly at Hunter's Point South, a large mixed-use waterfront project that includes affordable housing, schools, and public parks.
Economically, the cost of housing is a defining feature of the area. While median household income locally has been stable over recent years, a substantial share of residents are described as rent-burdened despite rapid income growth in the neighborhood overall. A student at Information Technology High School is likely navigating housing pressures alongside school and family life.
The school is part of NYC Geographic District 30, which covers Long Island City, Sunnyside, Astoria, and Woodside. The district has recently added capacity through new school construction and adopted the city's standardized phonics-based reading curriculum in elementary schools. For high school families, the relevant policy change has been the overhaul of the Gifted and Talented admissions process citywide, which now uses grades and lottery rather than a standardized test and has expanded G&T seats to every district.
A parent evaluating this school would want to reach out directly to learn about its specialized programs, course offerings, graduation outcomes, college readiness supports, and the specific peer environment and academic culture it provides. The data here does not reveal those dimensions.
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