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#582 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 12% in state

George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #13 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #13 high school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.

105 TECH PL, Brooklyn, NY 11201

  • Math 87% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 82% 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 Data12
Annual Change+1.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendImproving
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency85% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+45.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation21.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism46.5%

Students at George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 10 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 85% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 83% (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 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed 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 98Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 91Biker’s Paradise

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

Median income

$169,285

Median home value

$1,131,700

Median rent

$3,207/mo

College educated

79.2%

Homeownership

35.5%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
21.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
4 boys'·2 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
City Polytechnic High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.49–120.0 mi426Compare →
Brooklyn Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–120.2 mi578Compare →
Brooklyn International High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.2 mi314Compare →
Fusion Academy Brk: BrooklynPrivate · tuition5.7private6–120.2 mi77Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #13

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#7 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.

George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School

George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #13, serving approximately 572 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School

What grades does George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School serve?

George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School?

George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School?

The student-teacher ratio at George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School rank in NY?

George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School ranks #582 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School's MySchoolScout rating?

George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School a charter school?

No, George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School a Title I school?

No, George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed High School?

87.4% of students at George Westinghouse Career and Technical Ed 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
572
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
vocational
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 11201)
69,251
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
35.2
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 11201; 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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