Serving 440 students in grades 9-12, Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School is 0.46, 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
#633 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
69%
29%
Black
27%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
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 Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School's ranking?
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School is ranked #633 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School?
The graduation rate of Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School?
440 students attend Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School?
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School offer ?
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School part of?
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School located?
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School is located in the Melrose neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Melrose.
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