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/
Subway:
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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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
Electives
Programs
Ralph R. Mckee Career and Technical Education High School(R60A)
Engineering

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.

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) Open to New York City residents
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.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Ralph McKee CTE High School ASD Nest Program(R60H)

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
75R721 D75 Inclusion Program at Ralph R. McKee Career and Technical Education High School(R60U)

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%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
525 (211) / 290
205
705 / 317
257
Mckee Scholars Academy (R60B)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

39 / 23 (1.70)
10 / 7 (1.43)
Offers - Waitlist
Ralph McKee CTE High School ASD Nest Program (R60H)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
75R721 D75 Inclusion Program at Ralph R. McKee Career and Technical Education High School (R60U)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
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
Ralph R. Mckee Career and Technical Education High School (R60A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

103 / 192 (0.54)
65 / 56 (1.16)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 38% responded
Academic Rigor 
  74.71%
Academic Engagement 
  61.42%
Safety 
  78.56%
Bully Prevention 
  70.25%
Inclusivity 
  88.10%
Mental Support 
  72.00%
Environment 
  73.55%
Post-School Support 
  83.33%
Teacher Responses - 38% responded
Academic Rigor 
  86.33%
School Satisfaction 
  80.83%
Student Behavior 
  68.33%
Student Support 
  84.07%
School Leadership 
  85.60%
Instructional Clarity 
  90.00%
Instructional Development 
  87.47%
Post-School Support 
  97.38%
Family Responses - 17% responded
Education 
  92.88%
Teacher Support 
  87.17%
Safety 
  93.67%
School Community 
  86.67%
School Leadership 
  95.18%
Post-School Support 
  93.50%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

More information about NYC DOE surveys can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/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. More information can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality

Information on NYS Regents exams can be found here: https://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/high-school-regents-examinations

School Demographics (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 80.20%
Female 19.70%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  8.30%
Students with IEPs:
  38.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  76.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.80%
Black 22.40%
Hispanic 54.80%
White 15.30%
Other 5.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
White 85.50%
Other 14.50%
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