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What’s Special
Unique CTE (Career and Technical Education) programs
The Downside
Student body is mostly male
At the High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture students draw blueprints, wire electrical circuits and learn to use power tools, along with participating in a regular academic program. For some, the school leads to unionized apprenticeships in the construction trades. For others, it offers a strong background in engineering or architecture that prepares them for a four-year college.
Opened in 2006 in a new building in Ozone Park, the school has become a popular choice for students looking for in-depth career education and hands-on projects. Almost everyone graduates on time, and more than half receive the demanding Advanced Regents diploma.
In ninth grade, students become familiar with all three disciplines of construction, engineering and architecture. In the upper grades they specialize. After graduation, many students go on to become carpenters, electricians, painters or attend colleges and universities including Cornell University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NYU Polytech, Syracuse, and City Colleges of Engineering and Architecture, according to the school’s yearly plan.
Designed to encourage young women and non-whites to consider careers in the construction trades, the school has partnerships with the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering and Nontraditional Employment for Women. About three-quarters of students are Asian, black, or Latino. However, just one-third of students are female.
After school, students participate in robotics, portfolio development programs, and a handful of PSAL sports including cricket, handball, and track.
SPECIAL EDUCATION: There is an increasing population of students with special needs, some of whom are in special classes. Some students receive support from guidance counselors, speech therapists, paraprofessionals, or one-on-one mentors. The building also houses a District 75 program for students with more severe disabilities.
(Katharine Safter web reports, May 2018)
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Programs & Admissions
From the 2024 High School DirectoryConstruction Trades & Management (Q83A)
Program Description:
New York State approved CTE Program that leads to national certification aligned with industry standards and a CTE-endorsed Regents diploma. Students are prepared for entry-level positions in construction trades. Interdisciplinary project-based curriculum includes electrical installation, carpentry, and mechanical construction.
Architectural Design (Q83B)
Program Description:
New York State approved CTE Program that leads to national certification aligned with industry standards and a CTE-endorsed Regents Diploma. Interdisciplinary project-based curriculum includes concepts such as architectural form, space, order and design, and construction of residential structures, as well as skills of hand-crafting, advanced AutoCAD, and 3-D modeling using AutoDesk Revit.
Academy of Engineering (Q83C)
Program Description:
New York State approved CTE Program that leads to national certification aligned with industry standards and a CTE-endorsed Regents Diploma. Interdisciplinary project-based curriculum includes coursework in Introduction to Engineering & Design, Digital Electronics, Principles of Engineering, and Engineering Design & Development.
High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture D75 Inclusion Program (Q83U)
Offerings
From the 2024 High School DirectoryAdvanced Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), Global History (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Uncredited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited])
Boys PSAL teams
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track
Girls PSAL teams
Basketball, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Coed PSAL teams
Cricket
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Contact & Location
Location
94-06 104Th Street
Queens
NY
11416
Trains: , to 104th St-102nd St
Buses: Q11, Q21, Q24, Q37, Q52-SBS, Q53-SBS, Q56, Q8, QM15
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This school is in its own building.
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