High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture

The High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture offers a specialized high school experience focused on preparing students for college, technical school, and apprenticeships in construction, engineering, and architecture. The school boasts an exceptional 99% four-year graduation rate and a strong 80.5% college enrollment rate, both well above citywide medians. Its curriculum emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning within state-of-the-art facilities, which are themselves designed to serve as educational tools with exposed systems and construction details. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding the school, particularly appreciating the supportive and engaged teachers who assist with college preparation and foster personal growth. Students generally report a strong sense of safety and inclusivity, and acknowledge the academic rigor. However, some students note a heavy workload and a desire for more diverse extracurricular activities beyond the core technical focus. While Regents pass rates are strong in English, Global History, and some sciences, performance in Physics and Chemistry Regents is a concern. The school employs a screened admissions process and prioritizes socio-economic diversity through a Diversity in Admissions initiative.