W. H. Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School (19K660)

145 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-345-9100
Email: LValesP@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 7:59am - 3:17pm
Principal: John Rullan
School Website: https://www.whmaxwell.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/19K660/
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Subway: A, C to Liberty Av; J to Alabama Av; L to Atlantic Av
Bus: B12, B14, B20, B25, B83, Q24, Q56
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Program Details
Design Technology (K68A)
Visual Art & Design

Fashion: Maxwell offers a thorough fashion program that provides students with practical training in the techniques, skills, and terminology of Fashion Design and Accessories, covering the entire journey from concept to conception. Students can work alongside industry professionals. Students create garments following experience level and assign themes to participate in fashion shows, exhibits, as well as various parades in NYC. Through their time in the program, they visit museums for archival fashion exhibitions, volunteer in fabric recycling centers, and intern with community designers or the schools’ design lab. Communications Media: Our comprehensive 2-year graphic design program immerses students in photography, illustration/drawing, and social media management. The curriculum culminates with students taking the Adobe Photoshop certification exam at the end of the 10th grade and the Adobe Premier Pro at the end of the 11th grade, validating their proficiency by receiving these industry-recognized certifications. Graduates emerge as versatile, industry-ready professionals equipped for the competitive field of graphic design.

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
458
415
418
    Grade 12 Students
67
76
74
    Grade 11 Students
115
81
107
    Grade 10 Students
142
129
95
    Grade 9 Students
134
129
142
Avg. Class Size
24.1
25.0
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 0
<5 / 47
<5 / 38
Attendance %
79%
75%
Graduation %
76%
78%
82%
College %
32%
41%
44%
Design Technology (K68A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
20 / 98 (0.20)
7 / 22 (0.32)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
10 / 98 (0.10)
7 / 22 (0.32)

Offers - Waitlist
25 / 98 (0.26)
11 / 22 (0.50)

Offers
About the School

William H. Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School is a FutureReadyNYC school offering the best of college and career exploration and preparation in Healthcare - one of the fastest-growing and highest-paid industries in our city. We’ll prepare you for work in any field, not just healthcare. Students will explore a range of careers (Fashion, Graphic Design, Vision Technology, Cosmetology and Barbering) acquire 21st-century employability skills including financial literacy, earn paid work-based learning opportunities and early college credits and credentials, engage in 1-1 advising, and will graduate prepared for college and careers in NYCs growing healthcare industry.

School Budget: View financial budget

Academic Highlights: 6 CTE programs: Fashion, Graphic Design, Vision Technology, Cosmetology, Barbering and Pre-Nursing

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Extended Day, FutureReadyNYC School, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Multi-Session School, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, 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 Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP United States History, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Uncredited]), Other (College Course [Uncredited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (College Course [Credited])
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
CTE, NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Outdoor Track
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness, Step
Clubs
Book Club, Fashion Club and Yearbook Committee, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), GLASS Club, Photography, SkillsUSA, Student Leadership
Art Disciplines
Visual Arts
Art Performances
Concerts (2 per year), Dance Performances (3 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.86%
Academic Engagement 
  63.62%
Safety 
  56.38%
Bully Prevention 
  48.88%
Inclusivity 
  82.00%
Mental Support 
  64.89%
Environment 
  57.63%
Post-School Support 
  80.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  76.20%
School Satisfaction 
  83.42%
Student Behavior 
  56.38%
Student Support 
  92.43%
School Leadership 
  84.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  94.33%
Instructional Development 
  93.68%
Post-School Support 
  99.40%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.44%
Teacher Support 
  85.43%
Safety 
  83.67%
School Community 
  76.56%
School Leadership 
  88.00%
Post-School Support 
  89.00%
IEP Support 
  90.33%

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. %
  77.90%
CC Regents
  55
Non-CC Regents
  31
Impact Score
  0.39
Performance Score
  0.36
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  54.70%
SAT Math
  367
SAT R/W
  389
Postsecondary
2-Year College 9.00%
4-Year College 22.40%
Unknown 68.60%

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 30.30%
Female 69.70%
English Language Learners:
  13.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  31.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  93.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.40%
Black 55.50%
Hispanic 33.40%
White 2.20%
Other 6.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 17.40%
Black 50.00%
Hispanic 10.90%
White 15.20%
Other 6.50%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  32.00%
Students with SETSS
  0.70%
Students with ICT
  23.10%
Students with SC
  1.20%
Has all programs
  94.00%
Has some programs
  6.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  88.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.65
Regents English
  56
Regents Gl. Hist.
  56
Regents US Hist.
  54
Regents Algebra I
  57
Regents Living Env.
  51
IEP Support 
  90.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services108 (90%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class<=5 (50%)<=5 (25%)<=5 (25%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services55 (87%)N/A (N/A)8 (13%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (75%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (25%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy44 (88%)N/A (N/A)6 (12%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

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

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