School Address: 455 Southern Blvd Bronx NY 10455
School District: New York City Geographic District # 7
County: Bronx County
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Samuel Gompers Career and Technical Education High School, located at 455 Southern Blvd in the Bronx, New York, was a vocational high school named after the labor union leader Samuel Gompers. The school focused on providing students with both academic education and technical skills to prepare them for various career paths. Over the years, it offered programs in fields such as electronics, automotive technology, and computer technology. The school aimed to equip students with practical skills that could be immediately applied in the workforce or used as a foundation for further education. The school faced challenges common to many urban high schools, such as underperformance and attendance issues. In response to these challenges, the New York City Department of Education decided to phase out the school due to low graduation rates and other factors. It was eventually closed, and the building now houses several small schools and educational programs that continue the mission of career and technical education in different formats.