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John Dewey High School

  • 50 Ave X
  • Brooklyn, NY 11223
  • (718) 373-6400
Public | Grades 9-12, UE, US | New York City Geographic District #21
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John Dewey High School Students

Student Enrollment

John Dewey High School served 3186 students in 2007.

In 2006, 53% of John Dewey High School students were female and 47% of students were male.

Student Completion

John Dewey High School had 63% of students attending a four year institution and 63% of students attending a two year institution in 2007. New York state had 63% of students attending a four year institution and 63% of students attending a two year institution in 2007.

John Dewey High School had 13% of students attending a four year institution and 13% of students attending a two year institution in 2007. New York state had 13% of students attending a four year institution and 13% of students attending a two year institution in 2007.

John Dewey High School had a 79% graduation rate with Regents Diploma and a 79% graduation rate with Regents Diploma and Advanced Designation in 2007. 79% of New York state students graduated with Regents Diploma and 79% graduated with Regents Diploma and Advanced Designation in 2007.

John Dewey High School had a 38% graduation rate with Regents Diploma and a 38% graduation rate with Regents Diploma and Advanced Designation in 2007. 38% of New York state students graduated with Regents Diploma and 38% graduated with Regents Diploma and Advanced Designation in 2007.

Student Economic Level

In 2007, John Dewey High School had 88% of students were eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 88% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Subgroups

John Dewey High School served 11% Limited English Proficient (LEP) students in 2007. LEP students are in the process of acquiring and learning English language skills. The state of New York averaged 11% Limited English Proficient (LEP) students in 2007.

Student-Teacher Ratio

In 2007, John Dewey High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

Student Ethnicity (2007)

This School
State Average
Asian/Pacific Islander
33 %
7 %
Black
30 %
19 %
Hispanic
19 %
20 %
White
17 %
52 %

Teacher Experience

This School
State Average
Percentage of Individuals Teaching out of Certification
14 %
5 %
Percentage of Teachers with 0-3 Years Experience
4 %
11 %
Turnover Rate for all Teachers
11 %
20 %

Teacher Education Level

This School
State Average
Percentage of Teachers with Master's Degree or Higher
63 %
32 %
Data Source: NY Dept. of Education , NCES

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