William E. Grady Career and Technical Education High School

Academic proficiency data is not available in this dataset, so a full picture of classroom performance cannot be provided. The school offers AP courses, STEM programming, and career technical pathways in culinary arts, IT, and health professions — programs that typically prepare students for both college and workforce entry. Class sizes average 24.6 students, matching the district average exactly.

This is where Grady shines in the data. Teacher instruction quality scores 94%, slightly above the district average of 92.6%. Parent trust in teachers (94%) and principals (94%) runs high, and teacher collegial trust sits at 92%. Most notably, the school recorded zero suspensions — a stark contrast to the district average of 0.5%. The family survey response rate of 22% (132 responses) and teacher responses of 49 suggest moderate engagement with the survey process, but the numbers that are present point to a school where relationships between staff, families, and leadership are strong.

Grady's student body reflects the diversity of its district: 42% Black, 29% Hispanic, 17% white, 10% Asian, and 1% multi-racial — yielding a diversity index of 73%. With 36% of students having IEPs and an economic need index of 78.9%, the school serves a population with significant support needs. This differs somewhat from the Brighton Beach neighborhood's demographics, which skews more heavily white (though specific neighborhood breakdown isn't provided) and has a moderate 23% poverty rate. The school's pull from beyond the immediate neighborhood as a district-wide CTE option likely accounts for the demographic mix.

Brighton Beach is a transit-friendly neighborhood in southwest Brooklyn, scoring 74.71 on transit access and 74.71 on education orientation — meaning families here value schools. However, safety scores are concerning at 31.8 (percentile-ranked), with a crime density over 2,262 per area measure and elevated asthma rates (104.4 per 10,000). The median home value of $641,280 reflects Brooklyn's real estate pressures, while median household income sits at $49,254. Only 16.9% of households have children, making this a less family-dense area than many NYC neighborhoods — though the school itself draws students from across the district.

Families typically arrive via the B or Q subway lines which serve Brighton Beach, or via local bus routes. The neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly along the main commercial corridors, though parents should consider the safety metrics when planning commutes, particularly for younger students or those with evening activities.