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

101 Belmont 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.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 78%

Academic Highlights: 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, Advanced Placement Courses Available, Scholars at Work, Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), Work Based Learning, CTE Industry Certifications, College Access for All, Construction Skills Apprenticeship Program, AVID: A premiere college and career readiness program featuring researched based strategies, curriculum and enrichment of metacognitive skills

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Extended Day, Financial Literacy Coursework, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, 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
PSAL Team
McKee/Staten Island Tech
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Ralph R. McKee Career and Technical Education High School (31R600)
Staten Island Technical High School (31R605)
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.
Program Details
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
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
625
698
737
    Grade 12 Students
127
132
165
    Grade 11 Students
154
138
138
    Grade 10 Students
190
213
195
    Grade 9 Students
154
215
239
Avg. Class Size
20.1
21.6
21.6
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
9.4
11.1
11.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
16 / 0 / 21
41 / 111 / 25
21 / 107 / 40
Attendance %
83%
83%
Graduation %
82%
79%
College %
40%
37%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
620 (198) / 316
180
525 (211) / 290
205
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 9% responded
Academic Rigor 
  81.50%
Academic Engagement 
  75.91%
Safety 
  82.38%
Bully Prevention 
  78.63%
Inclusivity 
  87.00%
Mental Support 
  82.38%
Environment 
  77.71%
Post-School Support 
  83.10%
Teacher Responses 32% responded
Academic Rigor 
  68.50%
School Satisfaction 
  80.00%
Student Behavior 
  62.22%
Student Support 
  80.80%
School Leadership 
  80.27%
Instructional Clarity 
  92.80%
Instructional Development 
  87.22%
Post-School Support 
  91.67%
Family Responses 19% responded
Education 
  89.25%
Teacher Support 
  89.50%
Safety 
  83.67%
School Community 
  66.13%
School Leadership 
  87.70%
Post-School Support 
  91.50%
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 (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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 78.10%
Female 21.90%
English Language Learners:
  5.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  37.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  81.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.60%
Black 22.40%
Hispanic 58.90%
White 11.40%
Other 5.70%
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 
  87.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services124 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class91 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services70 (90%)N/A (N/A)8 (10%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy22 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy53 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School31 (82%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned7 (18%)

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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