Thomas A. Edison Vocational High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,599 high school students from grades 9-12
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 165-65 84th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
- Principal or Admin: Anthony Barbetta
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,599
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 118.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 21.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,754 (67.5%)
- Females: 845 (32.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 15 | 0.6% |
| Black | 681 | 26.2% |
| Asian | 1,197 | 46.1% |
| Hispanic | 598 | 23.0% |
| White | 108 | 4.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 516 | 19.9% |
| 10th Grade | 525 | 20.2% |
| 11th Grade | 584 | 22.5% |
| 12th Grade | 796 | 30.6% |
| Ungraded | 178 | 6.8% |
Graduate & Dropout Information (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
89.0%
District:
75.0%
Percent of Graduates Earning a Regents Diploma
School:
91.0%
District:
74.0%
State:
83.0%
Percent of Students That Dropped Out
School:
2.0%
District:
3.0%
State:
3.0%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 51-60%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
92.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
7.0%
District:
5.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
4.0%
District:
6.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
68.0%
District:
52.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
18.0%
District:
11.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
27.0%
District:
12.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
7.0%
District:
4.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
6.0%
District:
6.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
7.0%
District:
5.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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