John Dewey High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | New York City Geographic District #21
John Dewey High School is located in Brooklyn, NY and is one of 12 high schools in New York City Geographic District #21. It is a public school that serves 2625 students in grades 9-12.
John Dewey High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See John Dewey High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, John Dewey High School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about John Dewey High School's students and teachers. more
John Dewey High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See John Dewey High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, John Dewey High School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about John Dewey High School's students and teachers. more
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John Dewey High School
The review made above is EXTREMELY INACCURATE and INCORRECT. "I would not recommend this school for a parent who wants their child to get a good education" is wrong, first of all there will always be one or two teachers who misguide you or aren't supportive. It's inevitable.
Secondly, "there are no sports" wrong. Does this person even pay attention? JDHS has cheer-leading, soccer teams as well as volleyball and track and field teams with upcoming basketball and American Football. So PLEASE focus on the facts.
Thirdly "hang affiliated young men right outside the campus harassing and robbing students" there has never been such a hearing of robbery or harassment. There is even security guards all over the outer parts of the school (even in the trains) to protect Dewey students.
Finally, the person above has failed to focus on what's really going on in the school and the amazing numerous AP rigid classes it offers, along with an amazing Social Studies and Art departments, extra tutoring and the Key to Knowledge campus. This school is beautiful, and it doesn't look like a trashy typical school like Murrow, Tech or 90% of what NYC high schools typically look like.
Secondly, "there are no sports" wrong. Does this person even pay attention? JDHS has cheer-leading, soccer teams as well as volleyball and track and field teams with upcoming basketball and American Football. So PLEASE focus on the facts.
Thirdly "hang affiliated young men right outside the campus harassing and robbing students" there has never been such a hearing of robbery or harassment. There is even security guards all over the outer parts of the school (even in the trains) to protect Dewey students.
Finally, the person above has failed to focus on what's really going on in the school and the amazing numerous AP rigid classes it offers, along with an amazing Social Studies and Art departments, extra tutoring and the Key to Knowledge campus. This school is beautiful, and it doesn't look like a trashy typical school like Murrow, Tech or 90% of what NYC high schools typically look like.
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John Dewey High School
I would not recommend this school for a parent who wants their child to get a good education. there are no sports and there a lot gang affiliated young men right outside the campus harassing and robbing students. The guidance counselors do not follow up with the students properly to ensure the students graduate on time. Students have found out they would not be able to graduate a semester before graduation which is absolutely terrible.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 2625
51%
49%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, John Dewey High School had 61% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Asian/Pacific Islander
37%
Black
31%
Hispanic
20%
White
12%
22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, John Dewey High School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in New York City Geographic District #21Test Scores
About the NYSRE
What is it?
The New York State Regents Examinations are a series of subject specific tests that measure a student's level of proficiency in each of the subject areas tested.
Which Grades and Subjects?
High school students must pass at least five tests in the following subjects: English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and foreign language.
How is it Scored?
Every New York high school student must pass (score a 65 or above) at least five Regents examinations to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
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Physics
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Algebra 2/Trigonometry
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Chemistry
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English
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
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