- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Staten Island, NY
Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School
Federal NCES profile for Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010302861
👥 S:T ratio 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools.
- #8 of 11
- high schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School ranks #8 of 11 high schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School shrank from 741 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 71.7 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 360010302861 · Staten Island, NY High · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 8.8:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School shrank from 741 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 71.7 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tottenville Hi
Tottenville High School
3,750 students
- New Dorp High
New Dorp High School
3,055 students
- Susan E Wagner
Susan E Wagner High School
2,743 students
- Curtis High Sc
Curtis High School
2,439 students
- Port Richmond
Port Richmond High School
1,696 students
- This school 626
Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School
626 students
What this shows Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School compares
Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 16% in New York - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.9%
African American 22.4%
White 11.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,055
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,743
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,439
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School
How many students attend Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School?
Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School has 626 students enrolled. It is a high school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School is 8.8:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School?
76.1% of students at Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School?
The largest demographic group at Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School?
Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School rank among high schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School ranks #8 of 11 high schools in Staten Island, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Staten Island on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #31?
Besides Ralph R Mckee Career and Technical Education High School, New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students), New Dorp High School (3,055 students), and Susan E Wagner High School (2,743 students). See the New York City Geographic District #31 district page for the complete list.