Serving 741 students in grades 9-12, Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School's student population of 741 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School is 0.63, 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
#2166 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
55%
29%
Black
23%
16%
White
15%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School's ranking?
Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School is ranked #2166 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School often compared to?
Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Staten Island Technical High School, Curtis High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School?
The graduation rate of Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School?
741 students attend Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School?
Ralph R Mckee 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 Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School offer ?
Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School part of?
Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School located?
Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School is located in the Mid Island neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Mid Island.
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