James Madison High School (22K425)

3787 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-758-7200
Hours: 8:10am - 2:48pm
School Website: https://madisonhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/22K425/
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School Leader: Jodie Cohen (jcohen9@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Melissa Eisenstadt (meisenstadt@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Rita Troiso (rtroiso@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Tara Luhrs (tluhrs@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Jason Marino (jmarino7@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jason Marino (jmarino7@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Lauren Parascandola (lparascandola@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The mission of James Madison High School is to engage, challenge, and educate the minds of our students. Our classroom communities inspire and encourage our students to ask questions, seek answers, and taken an ownership role in their education. Our educators, staff, and students herald community connectedness within the walls of our school itself and strive to give back to the communities around us. In our efforts to continue our growth as individuals, all members of James Madison High School ask, "What's next?" Our collective responses continue to shape us as individuals and grow our academic, athletic, and creative communities.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 86%

Academic Highlights: Our school offers an AP Capstone Program and 16 other AP courses., Academy of Information Technology, Bio-Med, Law, International House, Academy of Finance, Math Academy, Art, Music and Literature House, STEAM program; Extensive music and art program including: Jazz, Orchestra, Marching Band, Fashion, Digital Photography, Mural Painting, and Ceramics, Community service component: every student must complete 40 hours of community service to graduate. We encourage students to strive for over 100., FutureReadyNYC: Healthcare (Diagnostic Medicine), iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, FutureReadyNYC School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP Macroeconomics, AP Physics 1, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Uncredited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Uncredited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages), World Languages (College Course [Uncredited])
Languages Offered
Chinese, Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Math, NYS Seal of Biliteracy, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf, Stunt
Art
At James Madison High School, we have continued to collaborate with Roundabout Theater. Students in English as a new language, English and special education have a visiting artist working with them in their classrooms. Roundabout Theater worked with our students (costumes, sets, lighting, and all parts of performances). Our music program has grown to include strings orchestra, piano, and guitar. We also participated in New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) competitions.
Programs
Medical/Health Professions(K25B)
Health Professions

Explore the world of Science through a challenging and comprehensive sequence of courses, including focusing on careers in the medical/health professions. Courses of study will include: AP Biology, Living Environment Honors, AP Chemistry, Physics Honors, Anatomy and Physiology, AP Psychology, Forensics and AP Environmental Sciences.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:1,411 / 73 (19.33)1,553 / 73 (21.27)
SWD applicants/seats:103 / 17 (6.06)111 / 17 (6.53)
Rank Avg: 5.10
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(G1)#56 to (G1)#78
  SWD:(G2)#7F to (G2)#C8
Offer Prediction:
Law Institute(K25D)
Law & Government

This is a four-year honors program, introduces students to legal concepts and terminology that include, but are not limited to, constitutional law, criminology, international law, and family law.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:1,353 / 131 (10.33)1,467 / 131 (11.20)
SWD applicants/seats:115 / 29 (3.97)128 / 29 (4.41)
Rank Avg: 4.99
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(G1)#A9 to (G1)#CB
  SWD:(G2)#E1 to (G3)#14
Offer Prediction:
Zoned(K25Z)
Zoned

Guaranteed offer to students who live in the zoned area.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students who live within this school's zone are guaranteed an offer to this program, if they do not receive an offer to a higher choice. To see your child’s zoned school, go to your student's profile in MySchools and scroll down to "Zoned School”.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students who live in the zoned area
  • (Group 2) Brooklyn students or residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:1,130 / 448 (2.52)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:140 / 55 (2.55)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 4.97
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
3,784
3,606
3,510
    Grade 12 Students
866
903
865
    Grade 11 Students
763
842
893
    Grade 10 Students
1034
874
965
    Grade 9 Students
1121
987
787
Avg. Class Size
27.2
20.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
28 / 214 / 48
21 / 161 / 46
<5 / 103 / 58
Attendance %
89%
88%
86%
Graduation %
89%
91%
92%
College %
72%
71%
72%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
6,968 (2,801) / 837
940
6,362 (2,916) / 860
949
5,778 / 250
885

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)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.43%
Academic Engagement 
  73.15%
Safety 
  79.25%
Bully Prevention 
  70.25%
Inclusivity 
  89.10%
Mental Support 
  76.78%
Environment 
  71.25%
Post-School Support 
  82.11%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  79.00%
School Satisfaction 
  90.08%
Student Behavior 
  67.00%
Student Support 
  90.81%
School Leadership 
  90.85%
Instructional Clarity 
  93.33%
Instructional Development 
  91.62%
Post-School Support 
  97.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  92.00%
Teacher Support 
  85.00%
Safety 
  94.00%
School Community 
  77.11%
School Leadership 
  91.50%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
IEP Support 
  90.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  89.10%
CC Regents
  70
Non-CC Regents
  71
Impact Score
  0.56
Performance Score
  0.62
College Aptitude
CCR
  55.10%
SAT Math
  482
SAT R/W
  488
Postsecondary
2-Year College 24.80%
4-Year College 50.50%
Vocational Program 0.30%
Unknown 24.40%

View Full Academic Data:

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

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 54.20%
Female 45.80%
English Language Learners:
  14.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  13.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  66.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 19.60%
Black 10.60%
Hispanic 16.40%
White 51.30%
Other 2.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 7.20%
Black 11.60%
Hispanic 8.20%
White 70.00%
Other 3.00%

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)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  13.30%
Students with SETSS
  0.40%
Students with ICT
  7.10%
Students with SC
  2.40%
Has all programs
  88.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  4.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  70
Regents Gl. Hist.
  66
Regents US Hist.
  69
Regents Algebra I
  61
Regents Living Env.
  58
4-Year Grad. Rate
  86
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  90.33%

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)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services274 (86%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
SETSS25 (96%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class99 (94%)6 (6%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services203 (95%)N/A (N/A)11 (5%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
Physical Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (99%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (1%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School15 (68%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned7 (32%)

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)
Regents English
  59
Regents Gl. Hist.
  69
Regents US Hist.
  69
Regents Algebra I
  62
Regents Living Env.
  60
4-Year Grad. Rate
  73.3
ELL Progress
  55

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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