William E. Grady CTE High School
William E. Grady Career and Technical Education High School is a public, Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school located at 25 Brighton 4th Road, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York, USA.[1] It is a part of region 7 in the New York City Department of Education. Grady High School was established in 1941.
| William E. Grady Career and Technical Education High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
25 Brighton 4th Road Brooklyn , NY 11235 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°34′58″N 73°57′48″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school, Career & Technical Education School |
| Established | 1941 |
| Status | Open |
| School district | 21 |
| Superintendent | Horowitz, Aimee |
| Principal | Tarah Montalbano |
| Grades | 9–12 & SE |
| Enrollment | 956 |
| Color(s) | Maroon Gold |
| Mascot | Falcons |
| Nickname | Grady |
| Website | http://www.gradyhs.com/ |
It offers three-year programs in automotive technology, construction, culinary, healthcare and IT.[2] While the school was slated for closure in 2010 due to poor performance, the performance improved and in April 2012 they announced it would remain open.[3]
Notable alumni
- KRS-One, Grammy-nominated rapper, co-founder of Boogie Down Productions (attended)[4][5]
- Rolando Blackman, former professional basketball player. He was a four-time All-Star who spent most of his career with the Dallas Mavericks.[6]
- Tony Lo Bianco, actor in films and television
- Quincy Douby drafted first round, 19th pick by the Sacramento Kings in the 2006 NBA draft. Currently playing overseas.
- Norman Richardson, former professional basketball player[7]
References
- "Student, 17, Is Shot in Brighton Beach." The New York Times. June 6, 2012. Retrieved on October 11, 2012.
- "The top six career and technical schools". 2015-09-27. Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- Berke, Ned (2012-04-03). "William E. Grady High School Saved From Closure!". Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- "KRS-One Biography".
- "Kris Parker | Encyclopedia.com".
- Barker, Barbara (2021-11-13). "Kemba Walker comes home with door open". Retrieved 2022-01-18.
- Kapatos, Nick (2020-07-24). "Where Are They Now: Norman Richardson, Men's Basketball". Retrieved 2022-01-18.
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