Overview
AVIATION CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9–12 in LONG ISLAND CITY, New York. The school enrolls 1,924 students. It is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeCareer and technical
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
County36081
CityLONG ISLAND CITY
ZIP11101
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360009801915
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,924
White1.0%
Hispanic / Latino45.8%
Black / African American36.0%
Asian3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races2.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %75%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)