Chelsea Career & Technical Education High School is a public Career and Technical Education high school located at 131 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York, United States. It is a part of district 2 in the New York City Department of Education.
Serving 379 students in grades 9-12, Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School's student population of 379 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1938
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Joy & Excellence
School Rankings
Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3591 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
52%
30%
Black
27%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School's ranking?
Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School is ranked #3591 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School?
The graduation rate of Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School?
379 students attend Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School?
Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School offer ?
Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School part of?
Chelsea Career And Technical Education High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
School Reviews
4 8/6/2019
Great vocational school. I went from 2003-2006 as a science/business major. Great location.
5 3/23/2019
My son loves this school. This school is the best I have ever experienced from teachers to principal everyone was so nice
5 3/16/2012
my name is nicholas didonato, i was a former student at chelsea vocational from 1965 to 1969. the four years as a student was one of the best experiences of my life. i only wish i could relive those days of my life once again.
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