Ralph R. McKee Career and Technical Education High School (31R600)

290 St Marks Place, Staten Island, NY 10301, Staten Island
Phone: 718-420-2600
Hours: 7:05am - 2:36am
School Website: https://mckeecths.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/31R600/
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School Leader: Gregory Bowen (gbowen@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Leslye Avila (lavila7@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Angelina Maser (amaser@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Angelina Maser (amaser@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Linda Iacobelli (liacobelli@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Arlene Yiadom (ayiadom@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

McKee prepares you for college, career, and life. Our vision is to inspire and empower all students to realize their own vision of success. At McKee, you are provided with multiple opportunities to determine your post-secondary pathway. Whether your dream is to attend college, join a local trade union or enter the workforce, McKee will provide you with the experience and skills needed to be successful. At McKee, we have small class sizes, a committed faculty, secure grounds, and the latest 21st century technology. We provide you with the knowledge, study habits, resources, and guidance to attend college and shine once you do. We pride ourselves in ensuring you have the skills and certifications to start your career in fields such as - Architectural Drafting/Engineering, Audio Engineering, Automotive Technology, Carpentry, Digital Marketing, Electrical Installation, Game Design & Coding, and Graphic Design. Please note, in ninth grade, students explore eight CTE programs before choosing one by Spring of their freshman year; ensuring they are well-informed beforehand. Throughout this process, parents will be informed every step of the way. Our top priority is to know YOU - your name, where you are from, how you learn, where you struggle and where you excel. Remember-McKee: College, Career, and Life.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 78%

Academic Highlights: AVID: A premiere college and career readiness program featuring researched based strategies, curriculum and enrichment of metacognitive skills, Scholars at Work, Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), Work Based Learning, CTE Industry Certifications, Advanced Placement (AP) Courses, Honors, CUNY College Now courses, CTE program(s): Architectural Drafting (Engineering Technology, General ), Automotive Technology, Carpentry/Carpenter, Computer Game Design and Programming, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Electrical Installation, Graphic Design, College Access for All, Construction Skills Apprenticeship Program

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Extended Day, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP Human Geography, AP Pre-Calculus, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited])
Diploma Endorsements
CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf, Stunt
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Art
We are a Career and Technical Education High School with 8 CTE programs. CTE is double period and art is required for one year. We have graphic arts(one of our CTE tracks) serving as the art credit for all students as well as students taking that track. We don't have a band or music. However, one of our CTE programs is Audio Engineering. Students that are taking that track are learning all aspects of music.
Programs
McKee High School(R60A)

Students accepted to Ralph R. McKee High School will be enrolled in one of our dynamic Career Technical Education programs beginning their sophomore year: Digital Media & Design, Game Design & Coding, Electrical Installation, Architectural Drafting, Carpentry & Building Trades, Audio Engineering, Graphic Design, and Automotive. Each CTE program requires students to complete 12 credits over the course of their sophomore, junior and senior year. Additionally, students will be eligible for area-specific certifications through industry assessments and 54 hours of Work Based Learning experiences making them top candidates for employment upon graduation. Our focus of offering students multiple pathways upon graduation includes not only preparing students to enter the work force, but simultaneously preparing them for post-secondary opportunities, such as college or university, through Advanced Placement and college level courses.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:85 / 206 (0.41)103 / 192 (0.54)
SWD applicants/seats:74 / 50 (1.48)65 / 56 (1.16)
Rank Avg: 3.87
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Mckee Scholars Academy(R60B)
Computer Science & Technology

The McKee Scholars Academy (MSA) is an elite screened academic program designed to provide students with an accelerated path focused on college readiness through advanced placement and college level courses throughout multiple disciplines. In addition to rigorous academic coursework, students within the McKee Scholars Academy will complete a full sequence in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program of their choosing, be eligible for paid internships as early as their sophomore year and engage in an individualized four year mentorship program.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:27 / 23 (1.17)39 / 23 (1.70)
SWD applicants/seats:16 / 5 (3.20)10 / 7 (1.43)
Rank Avg: 5.17
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Ralph McKee CTE High School ASD Nest Program(R60H)

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Nest program

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:4 / 6 (0.67)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
Waitlist
75R721 D75 Inclusion Program at Ralph R. McKee Career and Technical Education High School(R60U)
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
Waitlist
Ralph R. Mckee Career and Technical Education High School ACES 15:1 Program(R60Y)

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ACES (Academics, Career, and Essential Skills) program

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:2 / 10 (0.20)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg:
Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
698
737
768
    Grade 12 Students
132
165
154
    Grade 11 Students
138
138
211
    Grade 10 Students
213
195
204
    Grade 9 Students
215
239
199
Avg. Class Size
21.6
21.6
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
41 / 111 / 25
21 / 107 / 40
22 / 85 / 30
Attendance %
83%
83%
81%
Graduation %
82%
79%
78%
College %
40%
37%
51%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
620 (198) / 316
180
525 (211) / 290
205
705 / 317
257
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  79.71%
Academic Engagement 
  78.85%
Safety 
  78.63%
Bully Prevention 
  76.00%
Inclusivity 
  93.30%
Mental Support 
  82.67%
Environment 
  81.00%
Post-School Support 
  87.89%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  78.20%
School Satisfaction 
  87.25%
Student Behavior 
  62.50%
Student Support 
  89.05%
School Leadership 
  87.15%
Instructional Clarity 
  95.33%
Instructional Development 
  85.88%
Post-School Support 
  95.40%
Family Responses
Education 
  93.89%
Teacher Support 
  90.14%
Safety 
  94.67%
School Community 
  77.11%
School Leadership 
  94.25%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%
IEP Support 
  91.67%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  82.70%
CC Regents
  65
Non-CC Regents
  63
Impact Score
  0.38
Performance Score
  0.38
College Aptitude
CCR
  45.70%
SAT Math
  435
SAT R/W
  447
Postsecondary
2-Year College 12.40%
4-Year College 23.30%
Unknown 64.30%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 79.20%
Female 20.80%
English Language Learners:
  5.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  38.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  78.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.90%
Black 23.10%
Hispanic 55.40%
White 13.80%
Other 5.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
White 84.40%
Other 15.60%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  37.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.40%
Students with ICT
  15.90%
Students with SC
  14.20%
Has all programs
  96.00%
Has some programs
  4.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  68
Regents Gl. Hist.
  59
Regents US Hist.
  64
Regents Algebra I
  56
Regents Living Env.
  54
4-Year Grad. Rate
  70.7
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  91.67%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services128 (94%)8 (6%)0 (0%)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class102 (99%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (95%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (5%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy24 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy44 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School38 (90%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  65
Regents Gl. Hist.
  58
Regents US Hist.
  61
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  54
4-Year Grad. Rate
  81.3
ELL Progress
  41
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