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ELIGIBILITY
  • Open to New York City residents

SITE ACCESSIBILITY
  • N/A

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
  • Collaborative Team Teaching (CTT)
  • SETSS
  • Special Class

ELL PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • Bilingual Programs
    • Spanish

ENROLLMENT (10/31/2008)
  • Grades Served (2010 - 2011): 09,10,11,12

SCHOOL STATISTICS AND REPORTS
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Our state-endorsed Career and Technical Education program provides students with a world-class education. This unique curriculum prepares students for a New York State Regents Diploma and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification as Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, leading to exciting and lucrative careers in the aerospace industry. Inherent in this, we create an educational culture that instills respect, self-discipline and strong intellectual values in meeting the demands of today’s colleges and universities. Our world-renowned reputation for academic and technical excellence reflects Aviation High School’s tradition, mission and commitment to its students, their future and the future of the aerospace industry.

COURSES AND PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Programs: Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant certification with optional 5th year. Annex internship at John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport, Aerospace Pre-Engineering Program, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), College Now, Robotics, AutoCAD
Language Classes: Spanish
Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature and Composition, Physics B, World History

PARTNERSHIPS
  • Higher Education Institutions: Stony Brook University, Polytechnic University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautic University, St. Louis University, City University of New York (CUNY), Vaughn College
  • Corporate: British Airways, American Airlines, Evergreen International, Delta Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, North American Airlines, Federal Express, Federal Aviation Administration, Pratt and Whitney Aircraft, Airbus Industries, International Association of Machinists
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Leadership & Support: Air Force Junior ROTC, Color Guard and Drill Team, Peer Mediation, Pegasus Society, Leadership and Student Government, Vocational Industrial Club of America (VICA)
Academic: Science Leadership Institute, Debate Team, National Honor Society, Pegasus Technical Honor Society
Artistic: Aviation High School Band
Clubs: Robotics, Chess, Outdoors, Airborne Flying

PSAL SPORTS TEAMS
Boys: Baseball & JV Baseball, Basketball & JV Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls: Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball
PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Aerospace Engineering Technology (Engineering)
Designed for students who excel in math and science. This challenging academic and technical program will prepare students for engineering colleges and FAA maintenance certification. Students not meeting this criteria are encouraged to apply to Q60Q.
Q60A Screened 9 N/A N/A
Scores
  • English:(85-100)
  • Math:(85-100)
  • Social Studies:(85-100)
  • Science:(85-100)
Standardized Test Scores:
  • Math Level(s): 3-4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 3-4
Requirements:
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Aviation Maintenance Technology (Computer Science & Technology)
Designed solely for incoming 10th year students. This academic and technical oriented program leads to a New York State Regents diploma and FAA certification as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. This program parallels the Q60Q program.
Q60J Screened 10 N/A N/A
Scores
  • English:(80-100)
  • Math:(80-100)
  • Social Studies:(95-100)
  • Science:(80-100)
Standardized Test Scores:
  • Math Level(s): 3-4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 3-4
Requirements:
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality

PROGRAM CODE SELECTION METHOD GRADE 2008 PROGRAM SEATS 2008 TOTAL APPLICANTS
Aviation Maintenance Technology (Computer Science & Technology)
A challenging academic and career-oriented program leading to a New York State Advanced Regents diploma and FAA certification as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. Students interested in becoming aircraft technicians should choose this option.
Q60Q Screened 9 N/A N/A
Scores
  • English:(80-100)
  • Math:(80-100)
  • Social Studies:(80-100)
  • Science:(80-100)
Standardized Test Scores:
  • Math Level(s): 2-4
  • English Language Arts Level(s): 2-4
Requirements:
  • Review of Attendance & Punctuality
Engineering Screened, Computer Science & Technology Screened
OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION
Open House is tentatively scheduled for late October or early November. Please call the school to verify this information at (718) 361-2032.

DID YOU KNOW?
  • Aviation High School has more than 15 real aircrafts, including its own Boeing 727 jet.
  • Aviation High School is considered a national model for Career and Technical Education.
  • US News and World Report awarded Aviation HS a Bronze Medal recognizing it as one of the best high schools in the United Satates.

FAMOUS ALUMNI
Whitey Ford, former New York Yankee; Vic Myles, Broadcaster for CBS News
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Aviation Career & Technical Education High School, DBN 24Q610 , Borough of Queens