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What’s Special

CTE programs in Fashion, Cosmetology and Health

The Downside

Poor attendance

W. H. Maxwell Career and Technical High School aims to give students the skills they need to get jobs after high school in fields such as fashion, hairdressing, or vision technology, that is, making prescription eyeglasses. The small school serves a large special needs population and has twice as many girls as boys.

Students are exposed to the industries they study through visits and trade shows and receive professional certificates that may help them get jobs when they graduate.

Students may receive pay or school credit for completing internships in their fields.

Graduation rates have been on the rise in recent years. However, many students enter the school with weak academic skills, and not many students are prepared for college when they graduate. Attendance is poor.

Although the school has dealt with safety concerns in the past, the majority of students report feeling safe in the building. Teachers also generally feel order is maintained in the building, according to results of the NYC School Survey. (Melanie Quiroz, web reports and DOE data, November 2018)

 

 

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School Stats

Academics

School
Citywide
How many students graduate in 4 years?
 
81%
How many students with disabilities graduate in 4 years?
 
72%
How many English language learners graduate in 4 years?
 
90%
Average daily attendance
 
78%
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
 
67%
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school offers enough activities and services for their children's needs?
 
95%
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school works to achieve the goals of their students' IEPs?
 
90%
From the 2023-24 School Quality Guide and 2024-25 NYC School Survey

Students

555
Number of students
Citywide Average is 608

Race/Ethnicity


School
Citywide
Low-income students
 
92%
Students with disabilities
 
29%
Multilingual learners
 
12%
From the 2024-25 Demographic Snapshot

Safety & Vibe

School
Citywide
How many students were suspended?
 
4%
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
 
73%
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
 
65%
How many students say that some are bullied at their school because of their gender or sexual orientation?
 
32%
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
 
76%
From the 2024-25 NYC School Survey and 2023-24 NY State Report Card

Faculty & Staff

School
Citywide
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
 
89%
2.2
Years of principal experience at this school
Citywide Average is 8
92
Number of students for each guidance counselor or social worker
Citywide Average is 119

Teachers’ Race/Ethnicity


How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
 
74%
Are teachers effective?
From the 2024-25 NYC School Survey, 2023-24 School Quality Guide, 2022-23 Report on School-Based Staff Demographics, 2025 Guidance Counselor Report, and this school's most recent Quality Review Report

College and Career Readiness

School
Citywide
How well are students prepared for college and careers after four years at this school? What is a College and Career Readiness (CCR) Score?
 
29
How many students take a college-level course or earn a professional certificate?
 
59%
How many students who have graduated from this high school stay in college for at least 3 semesters?
 
17%
From the 2023-24 School Quality Guide
For more information about our data sources, see About Our Data · More DOE statistics for this school

Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

Design Technology (K68A)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

Fashion:

Medical Careers (K68C)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

Join Maxwells Nursing Program and launch your medical career with confidence. Our exceptional program is designed to fast-track your journey into nursing and beyond, providing a unique blend of academic and practical experiences that set you up for success. Graduate not only with a high school diploma but also with a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate, ready to step into the workforce immediately. Students are required to complete 108 hours of clinical patient care practical skills while also obtaining their CPR and NARCAN certificates, making you even more valuable to potential employers.

Beauty Science & Technology (K68J)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

Are you ready for an exciting experience in the beauty world? The cosmetology and barbering courses provide students with their NYS license while preparing them for a fulfilling career. This program provides students with the opportunity of graduating with a CTE endorsed diploma while covering areas of cosmetology & barbering. The areas include business management, nail tech, natural hairstyling, skin care, fades, tapers, razor cutting and shaving, fantasy hairstyling, makeup, lashes, wigs, and much more! While in training students have an opportunity to participate in a paid internship and practice their skills on clients in the community.

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Language Courses

Spanish

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP United States History, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Uncredited]), Other (College Course [Uncredited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (College Course [Credited])

Boys PSAL teams

Basketball, Outdoor Track

Girls PSAL teams

Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball

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

NYC Department of Education: MySchools

Contact & Location

Location

145 Pennsylvania Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11207

Buses: B12, B14, B20, B25, B83, Q24, Q56


Contact

Principal: John Rullan

Parent Coordinator: Karen Scott

Phone: 718-345-9100

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? Yes

This school shares a building with East New York Family Academy.

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? Yes

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