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What’s Special

Vocational programs in well-equipped shops

The Downside

Metal detectors; attendance could be better

William E. Grady High School teaches students the fundamentals of automotive repair, carpentry, plumbing, cooking, or computer repair along with traditional academic courses. State-of-the-art auto shops hoist cars up on hydraulic lifts. In a professional kitchen young cooks don chef’s whites and prepare meals that are served in the faculty dining room.

The school has a challenging population, drawn from more than 100 middle schools throughout Brooklyn and beyond. One-third has special needs, about 40 percent miss at least a month of school per year, and more than two-thirds are older than the typical high school student. Almost all are performing below grade level when they arrive. 

Grady offers different ways to be successful in life beyond college. It issues state-certified vocational courses in air conditioning and refrigeration, computer repair, automotive repair, carpentry, electrical installation, media and dramatic arts, plumbing, heating and culinary arts. The school works with some 18 different trade unions, many of which have programs that encourage companies to hire Grady graduates. 

Principal Tarah Montalbano, formerly assistant principal of English, took the helm in 2013 and she and her staff have worked to stabilize enrollment and improve order and discipline. Most children say they feel safe; teachers overwhelmingly recommend the school and say Montalbano is an effective leader, according to school surveys. 

Montalbano is working to improve instruction and raise academic expectations, according to the CEP (comprehensive educational plan). Grady’s four-year graduation rate is approaching the citywide average, even though few graduates are ready for college-level work. 

A refreshingly current school website shows photos of teens building stage sets for a local elementary school, on an overnight trip to Philadelphia visiting colleges, and hoisting a second-place trophy at a NY Regional robotics competition. 

High-achievers may take at least three Advanced Placement courses, and one college English class in partnership with Medgar Evers College.

In addition to shop classes, the Grady campus features a large gym, weight room, dance room and a basement studio where TV and film production are taught. The school offers a number of after-school programs, including a variety of varsity sports. The campus, located adjacent to busy Shore Parkway, features a turf-coated football field. On the downside, metal detectors greet students at the main entrance. 

The school is located four long blocks from the Brighton Beach stop on the B and Q subways. (Lydie Raschka, web reports, October 2018) 

 

 

 

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Academics

School
Citywide
How many students graduate in 4 years?
 
85%
How many students with disabilities graduate in 4 years?
 
75%
How many English language learners graduate in 4 years?
 
64%
Average daily attendance
 
82%
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
 
57%
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school offers enough activities and services for their children's needs?
 
100%
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school works to achieve the goals of their students' IEPs?
 
90%
From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide and 2022-23 NYC School Survey

Students

650
Number of students
Citywide Average is 617

Race/Ethnicity


School
Citywide
Low-income students
 
84%
Students with disabilities
 
29%
Multilingual learners
 
19%
From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Safety & Vibe

School
Citywide
How many students were suspended?
 
2%
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
 
83%
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
 
50%
How many students say that some are bullied at their school because of their gender or sexual orientation?
 
37%
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
 
88%
From the 2022-23 NYC School Survey and 2019-20 NY State Report Card

Faculty & Staff

School
Citywide
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
 
98%
9.9
Years of principal experience at this school
Citywide Average is 7
121
Number of students for each guidance counselor or social worker
Citywide Average is 191
How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
 
78%
Are teachers effective?
From the 2022-23 NYC School Survey, 2022-23 School Quality Guide, 2021-22 Report on School-Based Staff Demographics, 2023 Guidance Counselor Report, and this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Advanced Courses

Which students have access to advanced courses at this school? Learn more

Calculus

Not offered in 2021-21

Computer Science

 
24%

Physics

Not offered in 2021-21

Advanced Foreign Language

Not offered in 2021-21

AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science

 
70%

AP/IB Math or Science

 
8%

Music

Not offered in 2021-21
From unpublished, anonymized data from the 2021-22 school year provided by the New York State Education Department, brought to you by

College Readiness

School
Citywide
How many students graduate with test scores high enough to enroll at CUNY without remedial help?
 
28%
How many students take a college-level course or earn a professional certificate?
 
45%
How many students who have graduated from this high school stay in college for at least 3 semesters?
 
28%
From the 2020-21 and 2022-23 School Quality Guide

How many graduates who are eligible received Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) funding to attend a NYS college?
 
23%
This shows how well this school supports low-income students to get funding for college.
How many of those TAP recipients made it through college? Learn more
From unpublished, anonymized student-level data for the class of 2016-17 provided by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) in coordination with the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC), brought to you by
How many students filled out a FAFSA form by the end of their senior year?
 
50%
From the 2022-23 FAFSA data released by Federal Student Aid, brought to you by Visit Understanding FAFSA for help with the FAFSA and financial aid.
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Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

Culinary Arts (K67A)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

State certified three-year sequence in the culinary arts. Internships available for eligible students. All students must take industry exams for certification.

Information Technology (K67E)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

State certified program in A+ Computer Repair and Networking. Students learn computer maintenance, operating systems, and troubleshooting. Internships available for eligible students. All students take the IC3 and A+ exams for certification. Students are prepared for college and industry positions.

Health Career Profession (K67H)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

This program explores the knowledge of the role, function, legal limitations, qualities, personal habit and obligations that are important to provide quality care to residents in long term facilities. The types, purposes and organizational structures of health care facilities that employ nurse aides. It also examines the role of a nurse aide and the functions of a nurse aide. The program requires a theory class and a 104 hour clinical internship.

Automotive Technology (K67N)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

Three-year NATEF and state-certified sequence; work on live vehicles. Courses: Steering & Suspension, Brakes, Electricity/Electronics, and Engine Performance. Must take industry exams for certification. Internships available for eligible students.

Construction Technology Academy (K67R)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

Students complete a state certified three-year sequence including electrical installation, plumbing, and carpentry. Students must take industry exams for certification. Internships and union opportunities are available for eligible students. Students are prepared for college and industry positions.

William E. Grady Career and Technical Education High D75 Inclusion Program (K67U)

Admissions Method: D75 Special Education Inclusive Services

William E. Grady Career and Technical Education High School ACES 15:1 Program (K67Y)

Admissions Method: ASD/ACES Program

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science)

Boys PSAL teams

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling

Girls PSAL teams

Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball

Read about admissions, academics, and more at this school on NYCDOE’s MySchools

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Contact & Location

Location

25 Brighton 4Th Road
Brooklyn NY 11235

Trains: B Line, Q Line to Brighton Beach

Buses: B1, B36, B4, B68, BM3


Contact

Principal: Tarah Montalbano

Parent Coordinator: Stacy Matone

Phone: 718-332-5000

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? No

This school is in its own building.

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? Yes

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