Serving 408 students in grades 9-12, W H Maxwell 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 60-69% (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 8:1 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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School's student population of 408 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W H Maxwell 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 W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School is 0.60, 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
#1754 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
34%
29%
Black
54%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
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 W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School's ranking?
W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School is ranked #1754 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School often compared to?
W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High School For Civil Rights by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% 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 W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School?
The graduation rate of W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School?
408 students attend W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School?
W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School offer ?
W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School part of?
W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School located?
W H Maxwell 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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