Ralph R. McKee Career & Technical Education High School, commonly called McKee or Ralph McKee High School, is located in Staten Island, New York City at 290 Saint Marks Place. The main entrance is located on Belmont Place. The school is operated by the New York City Department of Education.
Serving 626 students in grades 9-12, Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Ralph R McKee Career and Technical High School serves a large attendance zone in Staten Island, NY, encompassing approximately 287.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 12.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 21.9 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School's student population of 626 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
626 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
28 students
School Rankings
Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 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 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3756 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Seagull
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 #3756 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 Curtis High School, Staten Island Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 87.2%.
How many students attend Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School?
626 students attend Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ralph R Mckee Career And Technical Education High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% 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 9:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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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