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John Dewey High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
50 Avenue X,
Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 21
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Connie Hamilton
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
85%
Niche Grade
B
A-
B
A-
B
A
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
150
Full Time Teachers
150
Teachers in First or Second Year
28.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
560
Verbal
540
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
16%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
193:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Hispanic
28.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
25.2%
Black
22.1%
White
18.2%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#6
Most Diverse Public HS in New York
#24
Niche Standout HS in New York
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
CUNY Hunter College
492 Students
CUNY Brooklyn College
478 Students
New York University
447 Students
Stony Brook University
381 Students
Pace University
303 Students
CUNY Baruch College
251 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY
247 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY
218 Students
Cornell University
184 Students
CUNY City College of New York
177 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
198 Students
Psychology
184 Students
Biology
183 Students
Nursing
172 Students
Computer Science
165 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
103 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
101 Students
Accounting
69 Students
Criminology
63 Students
Computer Software Engineering
60 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/21/2025
John Dewey Highschool is a nice and pleasant place to learn. The environment freeing, the people are interesting and cool, and the courses are accommodating.
7/29/2024
John Dewey High School is a decent school. The administration and staff members are nice and willing to help.
3/30/2024
John Dewey High School is a very easy school to get good grades on while taking a lot of AP classes. This school offers a lot of opportunity for students to participate in various events.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/26/2022
Dewey is a great school. It has a really good STEM Academy program. The teachers there are all very respectful and they all love to teach. I had always hated studying before high school and the teachers make me realize how important and fun studying is. They don't try to overwhelm you with work and...
8/25/2022
My experience at John Dewey High School is excellent. Currently, I am in the STEM Academy program, and my track is computer science. I will be taking four advanced placement courses next year. This school gives many facilities and opportunities to advance and have success. The teachers here at Dewey...
8/24/2022
There are so many opportunities and connections that you can get in this school. There are so many clubs, and if you're ever in doubt, you can always create your club by having your friends or people come with you. There are always people (both staff and students) willing to help you when in need. E...
8/13/2022
My experience at John Dewey High School was great. First, I liked how every student, including myself, was able to choose their own schedule for all of the four years. The time when we had to choose our own schedule every cycle was the best time for me. It was the best time for me because I was able...
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List Price Range
$245K - $2.6M
Homes For Sale
150
Average Home Value
$990,885
Median Lot Size
2,178 Sq Ft
% Renters
66%
Average Household Income
$87,451
% of College Grads
33.7%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,145 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
78.1%
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John Dewey High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Brooklyn, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 21 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 2,186 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. John Dewey High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $990,885. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ps 370, Abraham Lincoln High School, Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John Dewey High School.