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Jhs 220 John J Pershing

Brooklyn, NY

Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

1,070 tested · 89% of students

59% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 59% did.

  • Level 433%
  • Level 326%
  • Level 219%
  • Level 122%

Math

1,151 tested · 95% of students

80% scored proficient.

  • Level 455%
  • Level 325%
  • Level 213%
  • Level 17%

Science

416 tested · 96% of students

73% scored proficient.

  • Level 436%
  • Level 338%
  • Level 220%
  • Level 16%

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

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled1,2291,238
Weapons possession02
Harassment, bullying, discrimination5873
Cyberbullying1712
Drugs55
Other threats37

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, bomb threat, false alarm, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate96%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers83%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Algebra Honors Program

ScreenedAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

4.0

Applicants

186

Seats

50

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

11

Seats

10

Superintendent's Program

ScreenedAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

4.0

Applicants

105

Seats

25

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

3

Seats

5

Federal Magnet Program

OpenAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

2.0

Applicants

119

Seats

75

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

16

Seats

15

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.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • 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
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School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

1,236 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino32.4%
x
White4.4%
x
Black or African American0.9%
x
Asian61.5%
x
Two or More Races0.0%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.7%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses9

ELA (Middle School Honors), Math (Middle School Honors), Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Framework US History ACC,

Arts13

Art, Computer Science, Dance, Debate,

Sports3

Basketball (Coed), Soccer (Coed), Volleyball (Coed)

Clubs and Activities11

Art, Coding, Dance, Debate,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360015102724

District
New York City Geographic District #20
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,236 students
Teachers (FTE)
100

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