Serving 572 students in grades 9-12, George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School's student population of 572 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School is 0.55, 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
#780 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
31%
30%
Black
60%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School's ranking?
George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School is ranked #780 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School often compared to?
George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School?
The graduation rate of George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School?
572 students attend George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School?
George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School offer ?
George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School part of?
George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School located?
George Westinghouse Career And Technical Educational High School is located in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 10 other public schools located in Downtown Brooklyn.
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