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

290 St Marks Place, Staten Island, NY 10301, Staten Island
Phone: 718-420-2600
Email: ayiadom@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 7:05am - 2:36am
Principal: Gregory Bowen
School Website: https://mckeecths.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/45095
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/31R600/HS/
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Bus: S40, S42, S44, S46, S48, S51, S52, S61, S62, S66, S74, S76, S78, S81, S84, S86, S90, S91, S92, S94, S96, S98
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Program Details
Ralph R. Mckee Career and Technical Education High School ACES 15:1 Program (R60Y)

Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
737
768
    Grade 12 Students
165
154
    Grade 11 Students
138
211
    Grade 10 Students
195
204
    Grade 9 Students
239
199
Avg. Class Size
21.6
Complaints / Suspensions
21 / 107
22 / 85
Attendance %
83%
81%
Graduation %
79%
78%
College %
37%
51%
Ralph R. Mckee Career and Technical Education High School ACES 15:1 Program (R60Y)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
About the School

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.

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:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), Physics (Advanced Science)
Diploma Endorsements
Math, CTE, Science
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
Activities
Art Club, Book club,Cinema Club, Diversity Club, Game theory, GSA (Gay Straight Alliance), Kickboxing, Makers Space, MBK (My Brother's Keeper), MSK (My Sister's Keeper), NHS (National Honor Society), NTHS (National Technical Honor Society), Photography Club, Ping Pong, Table top games, Theater Club, Tutoring, Vibe Club, Volleyball Blue Chips, Weightlifting
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%

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. %
  84.80%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  62
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  51
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  77.30%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  441
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  451
Postsecondary
2-Year College 10.90%
4-Year College 29.30%
Unknown 59.80%

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 80.20%
Female 19.80%
English Language Learners:
  8.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  38.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  76.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.00%
Black 22.50%
Hispanic 54.80%
White 15.30%
Other 5.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
White 85.50%
Other 14.50%
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