QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR INFORMATION RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

School Overview
The **Queens High School for Information Research and Technology (QIRT)**, located in Far Rockaway, is a specialized secondary school dedicated to integrating rigorous academics with a focus on modern technology and digital literacy. As a school that emphasizes innovation, it aims to prepare students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce by offering a curriculum that blends traditional subjects with hands-on experience in information technology, computer science, and digital research. By fostering a collaborative learning environment, the school encourages students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for success in STEM-related fields.

Beyond its technical focus, QIRT is committed to the holistic development of its students, providing a supportive school culture that emphasizes community, college readiness, and career exploration. Through partnerships with industry professionals and local organizations, the school provides students with opportunities to apply their technical knowledge in real-world scenarios, helping to bridge the gap between classroom theory and professional practice. The school’s presence in Far Rockaway makes it a vital educational hub, dedicated to empowering its diverse student body to become informed, tech-savvy leaders in their future academic and professional endeavors.
507
Total Students
35.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR INFORMATION RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic305
Black174
Asian10
Two or More1
American Indian5
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    305 (60.2%)
  • Black
    174 (34.3%)
  • Asian
    10 (2.0%)
  • White
    9 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.6%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
Phone: (718)868-2978
Website: http://www.qirtnyc.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 429
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Grade 9 120
Grade 10 133
Grade 11 125
Grade 12 129

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR INFORMATION RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
Grade Student Count
Grade 9120
Grade 10133
Grade 11125
Grade 12129
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR INFORMATION RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21843%
Male28957%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)