Serving 545 students in grades 9-12, W H Maxwell 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School serves a large attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 287.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School's student population of 545 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION. BE PRESENT BE POWERFUL.
School Rankings
W H Maxwell 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 W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School is 0.58, 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
#2951 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)67.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
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 #2951 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School?
545 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, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 10:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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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