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John Dewey High School

Brooklyn, NY
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

0 tested · 0% of students

Not reported.

Math

0 tested · 0% of students

Not reported.

Science

0 tested · 0% of students

Not reported.

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled2,1402,178
Assault10
Harassment, bullying, discrimination1825
Cyberbullying58
Bomb threat10
Drugs52
Other threats02

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, weapons possession, false alarm, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Taking Advanced Courses50%
Attendance Rate89%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers87%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Pre-Med and Health Academy (K56L)

ScreenedAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

3.0

Applicants

157

Seats

55

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

13

Seats

12

Chinese Transitional Bilingual Educational Program (K56B)

Language Criteria

Apps/Seat

2.0

Applicants

31

Seats

16

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

2

Seats

4

STEM Academy (K56J)

ScreenedAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

2.0

Applicants

104

Seats

55

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

16

Seats

12

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
BORO TRANSIT, INC.CAREFUL BUSEMPIRE CHARTER SERVICE INCJOFAZ TRANSPORTATION INC.L & M BUS CORPNYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICES
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

2,186 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino27.2%
x
White22.0%
x
Black or African American18.9%
x
Asian28.4%
x
Two or More Races2.3%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.5%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.6%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses33

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry,

Arts11

Studio Art, Theater, Computer Art / Digital Art, Ceramics,

Sports11

Badminton (Boys/Girls), Basketball (Boys/Girls), Double Dutch (Coed), Lacrosse (Boys/Girls),

Clubs and Activities45

Art Club, Arts Beautification Club, Beauty Club, Careers in the Arts Club,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360015204312

District
New York City Geographic District #21
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
2,186 students
Teachers (FTE)
150.3

Sources