John Dewey High School (21K540) 
50 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-373-6400
Hours: 8:53am - 3:38pm
School Website: http://www.johndeweyhighschool.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/21K540/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Heather Adelle (hadelle@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Kristine Gattuso (kgattuso@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Marie Martial (mmartial@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Lauren Baiada (lbaiada@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Kimberly Savino (ksavino@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Audrey Houston (ahousto@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
We offer an innovative form of education that empowers students to make responsible decisions. Our school is comprised of small learning communities. Our small learning communities allow teachers, school counselors and assistant principals to work with students for enrichment, remediation, and social engagement. Students receive the individualized attention found in a small school within the setting of a comprehensive high school. Our small learning communities prepare students for a variety of career pathways and college-readiness programs in core subject areas including the arts, business, STEM, law, teaching and heath professions.
School Budget: View financial budget
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 82%
Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Culinary Arts, FutureReadyNYC: Healthcare (EMT- Cohort 1 only), NYSEMT certification pathway
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, FutureReadyNYC School, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs
English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese
School Features:
CTE Endorsement
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Program Details
Teaching
The Academy of Education & College Preparation at J.D.H.S gives students the opportunity to explore fields in education while having the opportunity to take college level courses. The Academy of Education & College Preparation will equip students with knowledge, confidence and resources to connect with the nation's top colleges. The Academy of Education and College Preparation is a unique teacher preparatory program where education meets inspiration. We are dedicated to providing our students with the rigorous academic training and development needed to excel in college and beyond. Our dynamic curriculum includes personalized tutoring & a supportive community that fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and leadership skills. Our students will have the opportunity to take college level courses through our College Now program.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 40.10%
Other Postsecondary 0.40%
Unknown 39.30%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 52.10%
Black 18.90%
Hispanic 26.70%
White 22.60%
Other 2.90%
Black 11.60%
Hispanic 11.60%
White 62.60%
Other 2.60%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 189 (99%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 105 (94%) | 7 (6%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | >5 (98%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (2%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 24 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Physical Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 114 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 23 (92%) |
| Stop to School | <=5 (?) |
| Unassigned | <=5 (?) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
ELL Performance (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
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