- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School
Federal NCES profile for William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015202888
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #74 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William E Grady 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, William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School ranks #74 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School grew from 606 students in 2022-23 to 648 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 360015202888 · Brooklyn, NY High · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 11.5:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School grew from 606 students in 2022-23 to 648 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 646
William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School
646 students
What this shows William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School compares
William E Grady 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.0%
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 31.4%
African American 29.9%
White 27.6%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- 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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School
How many students attend William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School?
William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School has 646 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), up 42.
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 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School?
79.0% of students at William E Grady 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 William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School?
The largest demographic group at William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School is Hispanic or Latino at 31.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School?
William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School ranks #74 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 #21?
Besides William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.