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What’s Special

Hands-on career training

The Downside

Attendance is a work-in-progress

William E. Grady High School combines traditional academic courses with career and technical education. Students can study automotive repair, carpentry, culinary arts, computer repair, and nursing, gaining hands-on experience alongside their regular academic classes.

The school is a good fit for students who want work options beyond a traditional college path. Many programs offer industry certifications and internships in fields such as automotive, construction, culinary arts and information technology. The construction program also connects students with industry partners and trade unions, giving them a chance to learn about careers in the field.

The school website shows students building stage sets for a local elementary school, visiting colleges in Philadelphia, and participating in robotics competitions. Grady also offers a range of advanced courses, including college level options such as Advanced Placement classes.

Grady's academic outcomes are mixed. The four-year graduation rate is below the citywide average. More than one-third of the students took a college-level course or earned a professional certificate. Enrollment is growing but attendance remains a challenge. On the NYC School Survey, most students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms, though many say bullying is a problem. Most teachers would recommend the school to other families.  

Grady serves students with a wide range of academic and support needs. More than half miss many days of school. This can make it harder to keep up with schoolwork and adds to the challenge for teachers, who need to balance helping students catch up while continuing lessons for those in class.

In addition to its CTE shops, Grady has a gym and other spaces for sports and the arts. The school offers after-school activities, including varsity sports. Its campus is at 25 Brighton 4 Road, near Shore Parkway, about a five-minute walk from the Brighton Beach subway station, served by the B and Q. (Lydie Raschka, official reports, September 2026)

 

 

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School Stats

Academics

School
Citywide
How many students graduate in 4 years?
 
77%
How many students with disabilities graduate in 4 years?
 
81%
How many English language learners graduate in 4 years?
 
54%
Average daily attendance
 
82%
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
 
56%
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school offers enough activities and services for their children's needs?
 
83%
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school works to achieve the goals of their students' IEPs?
 
88%
From the 2024-25 School Quality Guide and 2024-25 NYC School Survey

Students

644
Number of students
Citywide Average is 608

Race/Ethnicity


School
Citywide
Low-income students
 
87%
Students with disabilities
 
28%
Multilingual learners
 
19%
From the 2024-25 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?
 
75%
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
 
53%
How many students say that some are bullied at their school because of their gender or sexual orientation?
 
35%
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
 
86%
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?
 
94%
11.9
Years of principal experience at this school
Citywide Average is 8
96
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?
 
62%
Are teachers effective?
From the 2024-25 NYC School Survey, 2024-25 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?
 
42
How many students take a college-level course or earn a professional certificate?
 
40%
How many students who have graduated from this high school stay in college for at least 3 semesters?
 
53%
From the 2024-25 School Quality Guide
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Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

75K370 D75 Inclusion Program at William E. Grady Career and Technical Education High School (K67U)

Admissions Method: D75 Special Education Inclusive Services

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Research, AP United States History, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science)

Boys PSAL teams

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

Girls PSAL teams

Basketball, Bowling, 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 4 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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