- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School
Federal NCES profile for W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012002889
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #66 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School ranks #66 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012002889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School grew from 408 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 360012002889 · Brooklyn, NY High · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 10.7:1 · 89.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School grew from 408 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School
545 students
What this shows W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School compares
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School is a growing 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.9%
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
African American 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
Two or More 4.0%
White 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~545 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School
How many students attend W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School?
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School has 545 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School?
The student-teacher ratio at W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School?
89.0% of students at W H Maxwell 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 W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School?
The largest demographic group at W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School is African American at 54.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School?
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School ranks #66 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #19?
Besides W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.