Skip to main content

Average

#2500 of 4,742 schools in NY

William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #21 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #21 high school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

25 BRIGHTON 4TH RD, Brooklyn, NY 11235

  • Math 62% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2021)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+31.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation31.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism63.9%

Students at William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 72% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 79% (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

84.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where William E Grady 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 92Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 86Excellent Transit
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable

Powered byWalk Score

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

Median income

$61,689

Median home value

$723,900

Median rent

$1,649/mo

College educated

49.6%

Homeownership

37%

Poverty rate

17.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
31.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
8 boys'·1 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
Abraham Lincoln High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–120.2 mi2,163Compare →
Yeshivat Magen AbrahamPrivate · tuition6.5private9–120.3 mi40Compare →
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–120.5 mi1,332Compare →
PS 370Enrollment path unverified4.5K–120.5 mi260Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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 #21

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#25 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.

William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School

William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #21, serving approximately 648 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,500 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School

What grades does William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School serve?

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

How many students attend William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School?

William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School rank in NY?

William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School ranks #2,500 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School's MySchoolScout rating?

William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School a charter school?

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

Is William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School a Title I school?

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

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

84.4% of students at William E Grady 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
648
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
vocational
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.9%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 11235)
81,958
Area average commute
42.5 min
Area median age
47.2
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 11235; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.