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Samuel Gompers Career And Technical Education High School (Closed 2016)

455 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10455
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 76 students in grades 9-12, Samuel Gompers Career And Technical Education High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
76 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(14-15)
80-89%
48%
(14-15)
70-79%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
71%
30%
Black
26%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
(14-15)
35-39%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Samuel Gompers Career And Technical Education High School?
The graduation rate of Samuel Gompers Career And Technical Education High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the New York state average of 79%.
How many students attend Samuel Gompers Career And Technical Education High School?
76 students attend Samuel Gompers Career And Technical Education High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Samuel Gompers Career And Technical Education High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel Gompers Career And Technical Education High School?
Samuel Gompers Career And Technical Education High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Samuel Gompers Career And Technical Education High School offer ?
Samuel Gompers Career And Technical Education High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Samuel Gompers Career And Technical Education High School part of?
Samuel Gompers Career And Technical Education High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.

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