Queens Technical High School: admissions and school facts
Queens Technical High School (DBN 24Q600) is a New York City public high school in Hunters Point-Sunnyside, Queens with 5 admissions programs. Admission: Screened, Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 954 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 86% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 5
- Average SAT
- 954
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 86%
- College and career rate
- 65%
- Students
- 1289
- Applicants per seat
- 2–17
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
ScreenedQ68B
Focus: Visual Art & Design
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
23 seats · 94 applicants · 4 per seat
ScreenedQ68L
Focus: Engineering
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
23 seats · 197 applicants · 9 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q68M
Focus: Engineering
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
176 seats · 301 applicants · 2 per seat
ScreenedQ68N
Focus: Computer Science & Technology
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
23 seats · 395 applicants · 17 per seat
ScreenedQ68O
Focus: Cosmetology
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
47 seats · 306 applicants · 7 per seat
About the school
Queens Technical High School provides students with opportunities that prepare them for success after high school by earning a Career Technical Education (CTE) endorsed diploma. We pride ourselves on combining traditional secondary education with the rigorous courses and hands-on experiences of a technical college. Students are prepared for area-specific certifications and licenses that make them top candidates for employment upon graduation. In addition to being prepared for the work force, our students are exposed to multiple post-secondary options, such as college and university, where they can build upon their already existing knowledge or tap into other areas of interest. Despite the high level of rigor, our students engage in a positive family-like school community.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (11): African American Studies, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Human Geography, Physics 1, Pre-Calculus, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball
Clubs: ARISTA, Journalism (Technical Truth Newspaper), Podcast Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), SkillsUSA, FIRST Robotics, Graphics Club, Photography Club, Chess Club, Gaming Club
Students
- Girls
- 46%
- English language learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Economic need index
- 81%
- Asian
- 7%
- Black
- 2%
- Hispanic
- 84%
- White
- 4%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 89%
- Rigorous instruction
- 58%
- Supportive environment
- 65%
- Family and community ties
- 83%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 37-02 47 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101
- Neighborhood
- Hunters Point-Sunnyside
- Subway
- 7 to Lowery St-40th St
- Bus
- B24, Q32, Q39, Q60, Q67
- School hours
- 7:40 AM – 4:09 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Queens Technical High School?
Queens Technical High School admits students through: Screened, Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Queens Technical High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 2 to 17 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Queens Technical High School?
The average SAT was 954 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Queens Technical High School?
86% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 65% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Queens Technical High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 37-02 47 Avenue, Queens. Subway: 7 to Lowery St-40th St. Bus: B24, Q32, Q39, Q60, Q67.
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Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are