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#958 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 20% in state

Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School

High School · New York City Geographic District # 7 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 7 high school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.

333 E 151ST ST, Bronx, NY 10451

  • Math 72% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendImproving
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+41.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation20.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism58.6%

Students at Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 80% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 97Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 71Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$37,111

Median home value

$263,500

Median rent

$1,269/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

32.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
20.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
6 boys'·3 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bronx Design and Construction AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.39–120.0 mi223Compare →
Bronx Haven High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–120.0 mi93Compare →
Bronx Legacy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.49–120.3 mi280Compare →
Bronx Leadership Academy II High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–120.3 mi384Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District # 7

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#2 of 40
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School

Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 7, serving approximately 403 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #958 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School

What grades does Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School serve?

Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School?

Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School rank in NY?

Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School ranks #958 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School a charter school?

No, Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School a Title I school?

No, Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School?

90.8% of students at Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
403
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
vocational
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 10451)
48,975
Area average commute
42 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10451; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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