William E. Grady Career and Technical Education High School is a public, Career and Technical Education high school located at 25 Brighton 4th Road, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York, USA. It is a part of region 7 in the New York City Department of Education. Grady High School was established in 1941.
Serving 648 students in grades 9-12, William E Grady 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than 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 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School's student population of 648 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 67% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1941
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
William E Grady 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 William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#4093 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
31%
30%
Black
33%
16%
White
24%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School's ranking?
William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School is ranked #4093 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School often compared to?
William E Grady Career And Technical Education High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Transit Tech Career And Technical Education High School, Clara Barton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School?
The graduation rate of William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School?
648 students attend William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School?
William E Grady 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 William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School offer ?
William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School part of?
William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
In what neighborhood is William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School located?
William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School is located in the Brighton Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Brighton Beach.
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