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Barbering

Maxwell’s Barbering Program fast-tracks your career in the barbering industry. Graduate with a high school diploma and Barbering license, ready to work.
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Nursing

Maxwell’s Certified Nursing Program prepares you for a successful medical career. Aligned with Future Ready NYC standards, the program offers hands-on and academic training to fast-track your path into nursing.
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Fashion

Want to learn about fashion design, being a stylist, merchandising and buying, journalism and directing? The Fashion Program offers students the opportunity to develop awareness of the wide range of career opportunities in fashion.
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Cosmetology

Are you passionate about hair design, nail care, skin care and wellness? The Cosmetology program trains students to gravitate towards a career in the salon/spa industry.
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Graphic Arts

Want to learn about graphics, advertising and study Web Design as well as InDesign, Illustrator and Dreamweaver?

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Snow Day Monday February 23, 2026!

Hello Maxwell Families! Please be advised that tomorrow Monday February 23rd has been declared an official "snow day" and all schools will be closed! This means that everyone has the day off! Stay safe and stay warm!
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At Maxwell we provide an educational environment where comprehensive strategies promote growth, participation, and positive change in our school and extended community. We insist on excellence and success for all. We embrace the state standards and prepare all students in academic and vocational classes for the Regents. Our graduates are self reliant because they attain both a New York State Regents based diploma and marketable career skills. At our core is the belief in literacy for all. Reading and writing skills are essential.

We embrace technology, and the study of social studies, science, math and the vocations. We increase opportunities for self expression through the visual and performing arts, and physical education. Here at Maxwell High school we prepare students for the remainder of their lives. All special needs are met, and Our staff provides do their best to be positive role models for our students.

John Rullan, Principal
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