John Dewey High SchoolĀ
50 Ave X, Brooklyn, New YorkĀ | (718) 373-6400
(718) 373-6400
#7,101 in National Rankings
Overall Score 59.78/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,136
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Overview of John Dewey High School
John Dewey High School is ranked 578th within New York. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at John Dewey High School is 49%. The total minority enrollment is 82%, and 86% of students are economically disadvantaged. John Dewey High School is 1 of 533 high schools in the New York City Public Schools.
John Dewey High School 2024 Rankings
John Dewey High School isĀ ranked #7,101 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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Took at Least One APĀ® Exam
49%Passed at Least One APĀ® Exam
20%Mathematics Proficiency
44%Reading Proficiency
66%Science Proficiency
38%Graduation Rate
85%
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How John Dewey High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 1,210 schools ranked in New York.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #4,466 (tie) | #485 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #5,225 (tie) | #536 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #12,201 | #837 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #7,919 | #543 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #13,917 (tie) | #910 (tie) |
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Students/Teachers at John Dewey High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,136
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
81.8%
Minority Enrollment
81.8%
Minority Enrollment
28.7%
Hispanic
25.2%
Asian
22.1%
Black
18.2%
White
4.7%
Two or More Races
0.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
86%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
81%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
5%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
158
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Test Scores at John Dewey High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (APĀ® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
27.0/100
Subject Proficiency:
New York administered the Regents Examinations to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
44
35
60
66
66
80
38
41
60
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Regents Examinations
30.9%
Regents Examinations Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Around Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
44.2%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
51.7%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
-5.8%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take APĀ® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
76.1%
Exam(s) Used for Index
APĀ®
Advanced PlacementĀ® (APĀ®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on APĀ® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
49%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
20%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
41%
Exam Pass Rate
32%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
85% (somewhat below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
No
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
533
Total Students
331,100
College Readiness (district average)
25.1
Proficient in Reading (district average)
66%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
35%
Proficient in Science (district average)
41%
Subject Proficiency ComparisonĀ (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
50 Ave X
Brooklyn, New York 11223
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
APĀ® and Advanced PlacementĀ® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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