Serving 805 students in grades 9-12, Transit Tech 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 805 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School's student population of 805 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Transit Tech 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 Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School is 0.67, 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
#1704 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
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
4%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
50%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School's ranking?
Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School is ranked #1704 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School often compared to?
Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% 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 Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School?
The graduation rate of Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School?
805 students attend Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School?
Transit Tech 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 Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School offer ?
Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School part of?
Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School located?
Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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