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#1575 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 33% in state

John Dewey High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #21 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #21 high school where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.

50 AVE X, Brooklyn, NY 11223

  • Math 87% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 86% proficient (2021)
  • 79.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency86% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency87% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+47.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate79%
AP Participation20.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism32.7%

Students at John Dewey High School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency87%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency86%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 87% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
94%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
86%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where John Dewey High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 64Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,950

Median home value

$1,063,200

Median rent

$1,653/mo

College educated

33.6%

Homeownership

35.8%

Poverty rate

19.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
0 boys'·2 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training CenterEnrollment path unverified4.0K–120.0 mi450Compare →
High School of Sports ManagementEnrollment path unverified7.19–120.4 mi328Compare →
Kingsborough Early College SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.66–120.4 mi722Compare →
Leaders High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.39–120.4 mi373Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #21

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#14 of 40
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

John Dewey High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John Dewey High School

John Dewey High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #21, serving approximately 2,186 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,575 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about John Dewey High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

John Dewey High School is a public high school located in Gravesend, Brooklyn, New York City 2. The institution operates under the supervision of the New York City Department of Education and was established based on the educational principles of philosopher John Dewey 2. In 2000, the school received the designation of New American High School 2. The school hosts various community and academic events, including an International Night and a Financial Aid Walkthrough 1. Its robotics team, known as the Megalodons (Team 333), competed in the 2026 FRC New York City Regional 1. The team advanced to the finals of the regional competition and received the Quality Award for their technical skills and robot construction 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.johndeweyhighschool.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John Dewey High School

What grades does John Dewey High School serve?

John Dewey High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend John Dewey High School?

John Dewey High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,186 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Dewey High School?

The student-teacher ratio at John Dewey High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John Dewey High School rank in NY?

John Dewey High School ranks #1,575 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is John Dewey High School's MySchoolScout rating?

John Dewey High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at John Dewey High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John Dewey High School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is John Dewey High School a charter school?

No, John Dewey High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John Dewey High School a Title I school?

No, John Dewey High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Dewey High School?

87.6% of students at John Dewey High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,186
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
150
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.7%
Phone
(718) 373-6400
4-Year Graduation
79.0%
Area population (ZIP 11223)
78,566
Area average commute
44.7 min
Area median age
36.4

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11223; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24NY EDFACTSSY 2020–21NCES EdFactsMixed source periodsU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimatesCRDC via Urban InstituteSY 2021–22School websiteSynced Apr 2026WikipediaSynced Apr 2026MySchoolScout RankingsFull details →

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