A glimpse of the aircraft parked in clear view behind the Aviation High School in Queens. Image via Flickr: Matt Green Anybody who has ventured through western Queens can attest to having a “What the heck!?” moment when they first witness the array of airliners and World War II-era bombers parked behind Long Island City’s Aviation High School. Not surprisingly, the activities that go on behind the walls of this unusual institution are just as remarkable as its eye-catching exterior. From steel welding to arithmetic, we’ve got the lowdown on the Aviation Career & Technical Education High School in Queens. Formerly known as the School of Aviation Trades, the Aviation High School looks almost identical to the way it did when it opened in 1954. It has a current enrollment rate of 2,224 students and as of last year, it has been ranked by the US News and World Report as the… Read More