The High School for Construction Trades Engineering and Architecture is a New York City Department of Education Career and Technical Education school. This school was established in 2006 by the New York State Department of Education.
Serving 1,051 students in grades 9-12, High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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: 1,051 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture's student population of 1,051 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,051 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
White, Black, Red, Red/Black/White
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1496 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
35%
10%
Hispanic
38%
30%
Black
9%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Redhawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture's ranking?
High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture is ranked #1496 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture?
The graduation rate of High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture is 99%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture?
1,051 students attend High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture?
High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture offer ?
High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture part of?
High School-construction Trades Engineering & Architecture is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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