GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE CAREER AND TECHNICAL ED HIGH SCHOOL

School Overview
George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School, located in downtown Brooklyn, is a specialized institution dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional academics and professional workforce preparation. The school is known for its diverse Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, which are designed to provide students with industry-standard skills and professional certifications. By integrating hands-on training with a rigorous core curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into specialized career fields.

Beyond its technical focus, Westinghouse emphasizes a culture of professional readiness and community engagement. Students are encouraged to participate in internships, work-based learning opportunities, and industry-partnered projects that simulate real-world work environments. With its central location in Brooklyn, the school leverages its proximity to major industries to offer students unique networking opportunities, aiming to produce well-rounded graduates who are technically proficient, career-minded, and prepared for the challenges of a competitive job market.
579
Total Students
61.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE CAREER AND TECHNICAL ED HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White14
Hispanic158
Black371
Asian19
Two or More10
American Indian7
  • Black
    371 (64.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    158 (27.3 %)
  • Asian
    19 (3.3 %)
  • White
    14 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.7 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
Phone: (718)625-6130
Website: http://www.westinghousehs.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 467
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30
Grades Taught
Grade 9 141
Grade 10 157
Grade 11 140
Grade 12 139
Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE CAREER AND TECHNICAL ED HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9141
Grade 10157
Grade 11140
Grade 12139
Ungraded2
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE CAREER AND TECHNICAL ED HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17630.4%
Male40369.6%
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