Serving 412 students in grades 9-12, Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School's student population of 412 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2220 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
67%
29%
Black
26%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School's ranking?
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School is ranked #2220 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School?
The graduation rate of Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School?
412 students attend Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School?
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School offer ?
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School part of?
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School located?
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School is located in the Melrose neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Melrose.
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