George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School (13K605)

105 Tech Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-625-6130
Email: npillar@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:30am - 02:50pm
Principal: Joey Arzuaga
School Website: https://www.westinghousehs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/13K605/
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Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5 to Borough Hall; A, C, F, R to Jay St - Borough Hall; B, Q to DeKalb Av; G to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; J, Z to High St
Bus: B103, B25, B26, B38, B41, B45, B52, B54, B57, B61, B62, B63, B65, B67, B69
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Program Details
IT Support and Cybersecurity (K70I)
Computer Science & Technology, Science & Math

In the IT Support pathway, students will develop the skills needed to become a marketable professional that top companies that use Information Technology services will want to hire. Through hands-on experiences, students will learn how to use technical resources in real-world scenarios. Students begin their study by focusing on IT fundamentals including both Microsoft and Linux operating systems and products, popular software, computer hardware and peripherals and basic internet and network connectivity. They then proceed to learn how to assemble, support, connect, secure, and troubleshoot the most common end-user devices (PCs, laptops, web servers, printers, scanners, etc.). Finally, they learn various aspects of networking and cybersecurity including using devices such as switches and routers, troubleshooting network problems related to connectivity or security, protecting sensitive data contained in a network, and how to monitor and secure hybrid environments, such as mobile devices, cloud based devices and IoT devices (Amazon Alexa, Google Home Voice, Apple Watch, Smart TVs).

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
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
565
562
643
    Grade 12 Students
132
132
169
    Grade 11 Students
131
137
161
    Grade 10 Students
137
150
145
    Grade 9 Students
165
143
168
Avg. Class Size
26.0
25.8
Complaints / Suspensions
6 / 0
35 / 77
24 / 61
Attendance %
86%
82%
Graduation %
90%
95%
91%
College %
54%
50%
66%
IT Support and Cybersecurity (K70I)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
7 / 34 (0.21)
4 / 8 (0.50)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
14 / 46 (0.30)
10 / 10 (1.00)

Offers - Waitlist
13 / 46 (0.28)
10 / 10 (1.00)

Offers
About the School

George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education (CTE) High School was established in 1919, making it one of the oldest and renowned CTE high schools in New York City. Our students must major in one of five CTE programs: Culinary Arts, IT Support and Cybersecurity, Electrical Installation Technology, Computer Science, Data Science under our Future Ready NYC program. Our CTE programs are a far cry from the vocational and training programs of the past. Instead, they are rigorous, industry focused pathways that are grounded in real world applications and enhanced by work-based learning opportunities. Our programs prepare our students for further study in college or early careers, making our students career and college ready upon graduation. Students study academic and technical skills simultaneously and must meet required standards for both. All academic requirements must be met for a diploma, and the CTE pathway gives students the opportunity to receive a CTE endorsement to the diploma. In addition, various industry certification exams are offered. Our students’ education is rounded out by PSAL sports, various clubs and student activities. We expect our students to embody the qualities established in the Westinghouse Warrior Profile. Our students are Wise, Aware, Resilient, Responsible, Inquiring, Organized and Respectful.

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Computer Support Services, Culinary Arts, Electrician, Web Design, Opportunities to earn tuition free college credits with SUNY Albany, College Now @ New York City College of Technology (CUNY), Advanced Placement courses, PACE Upward Bound @ Pace University, Post-secondary opportunities with the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), Construction Skills, NYCDOE Division of Instructional and Information Technology (DIIT) and others., SAT preparation courses offered to all 11th grade students, FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Software Developer)

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, FutureReadyNYC School, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Fitness
Clubs
Anime Club, Art Club, Book Club, Brooklyn TRIO @ Brooklyn College, Cheer Club, Chess Club, Cookie Club, Drama Club, FIRST Robotics Team, Fitness Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Guitar Club, Key Club, My Brother’s Keeper, My. Sisters Keeper, National Honor Society, PACE Upward Bound @ Pace University, Podcast Club, RAPP Program, Video Gaming Club
Art Disciplines
Music
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Concerts (1 per year), Dance Performances (3 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  69.29%
Academic Engagement 
  62.92%
Safety 
  70.38%
Bully Prevention 
  61.75%
Inclusivity 
  80.40%
Mental Support 
  66.67%
Environment 
  63.13%
Post-School Support 
  78.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  62.60%
School Satisfaction 
  77.33%
Student Behavior 
  41.00%
Student Support 
  84.00%
School Leadership 
  78.23%
Instructional Clarity 
  81.67%
Instructional Development 
  82.28%
Post-School Support 
  97.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  89.00%
Teacher Support 
  90.00%
Safety 
  92.33%
School Community 
  74.00%
School Leadership 
  92.75%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%
IEP Support 
  87.00%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  89.90%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  54
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  32
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  77.10%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  405
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  429
Postsecondary
2-Year College 28.50%
4-Year College 25.40%
Other Postsecondary 0.60%
Unknown 45.50%

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 72.40%
Female 27.60%
English Language Learners:
  3.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  26.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  80.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.50%
Black 60.20%
Hispanic 30.30%
White 3.40%
Other 2.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 28.30%
Hispanic 9.40%
White 47.20%
Other 15.10%
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