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Information Technology High School vs. High School Of Applied Communications

Should you attend Information Technology High School or High School Of Applied Communications? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Information Technology High School
21-16 44th Rd
Long Island City, NY 11101
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
High School Of Applied Communications
30-20 Thomson Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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High School Of Applied Communications ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 843 students in grades 9-12, Information Technology High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 412 students in grades 9-12, High School Of Applied Communications ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
843 students
412 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Information Technology High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at High School Of Applied Communications over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
70% | 30%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Information Technology High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at High School Of Applied Communications.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Information Technology High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at High School Of Applied Communications over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Information Technology High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at High School Of Applied Communications with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #24 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4194 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#2984 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Information Technology High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of High School Of Applied Communications, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Information Technology High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High School Of Applied Communications who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #24 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Information Technology High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High School Of Applied Communications who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #24 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Information Technology High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High School Of Applied Communications who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #24 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
≥95%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Information Technology High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of High School Of Applied Communications with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #24 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Information Technology High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of High School Of Applied Communications by grade.
Grade 9 Students
266
114
Grade 10 Students
189
109
Grade 11 Students
183
104
Grade 12 Students
202
85
Ungraded Students
3
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Information Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at High School Of Applied Communications, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #24 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
17%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Information Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at High School Of Applied Communications, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #24 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
65%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Information Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at High School Of Applied Communications, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #24 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Information Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at High School Of Applied Communications, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #24 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Information Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at High School Of Applied Communications, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #24 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Information Technology High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at High School Of Applied Communications, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #24 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Information Technology High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of High School Of Applied Communications, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #24 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
84%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Information Technology High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at High School Of Applied Communications, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #24 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Information Technology High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at High School Of Applied Communications, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #24 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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