PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers (14K474)

850 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-387-0228
Email: jarias@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
Principal: Jasmine Pena
School Website: https://www.progresshighschool.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/14K474/
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Subway: L to Grand St
Bus: B24, B43, B60, Q54, Q59
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Program Details
STEM Professional Careers (K87A)
Health Professions

Preparation for entry-level positions in the health field as well as admission to two- and four-year colleges. This program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies for success in college pre-med programs. This four-year math and science program culminates in internships at various medical facilities. Students take AP courses in biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology and participate in Health Occupation Students of America.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
415
395
428
    Grade 12 Students
100
101
135
    Grade 11 Students
97
94
124
    Grade 10 Students
122
94
98
    Grade 9 Students
96
106
71
Avg. Class Size
21.5
21.1
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 0
<5 / 18
<5 / 26
Attendance %
86%
82%
Graduation %
79%
85%
72%
College %
42%
34%
29%
STEM Professional Careers (K87A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
28 / 69 (0.41)
10 / 16 (0.63)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
25 / 69 (0.36)
9 / 16 (0.56)

Offers - Waitlist
24 / 69 (0.35)
5 / 16 (0.31)

Offers
About the School

PROGRESS High School, an Early College Secondary School whose students may choose to attend college courses at Long Island University (Brooklyn), and City Tech. We offer innovative programs in STEM Professional Careers, Pre-Med, Pre-Teaching and an Award Winning Instrumental Music and Art Program. PROGRESS is a rich, multi-faceted academic gem with a legacy of academic, athletic, and social excellence. Our vision is focused on culturally relevant education and rigorous instruction to equip students with the necessary skills and human compassion to be successful in a global society. PROGRESS HS has an all inclusive model deeply rooted in the mission, principles and integrated practices of our dedicated faculty and staff.

Academic Highlights: AP Courses Available, College partnerships with Long Island University, and City Tech, Instructional programs that support English Language Learners, Student Voice - Peer Group Connection, National Honor Society, Student Government, Instrumental music program and a fine arts program ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS PROGRAMS Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish LANGUAGE COURSES Spanish ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES AP 2-D Art and Design, AP Biology, AP Drawing, AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History

Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day, Health Center, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (Advanced Placement), Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf
Art Disciplines
Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (6 per year), Concerts (6 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.29%
Academic Engagement 
  69.23%
Safety 
  76.13%
Bully Prevention 
  69.50%
Inclusivity 
  87.00%
Mental Support 
  70.11%
Environment 
  68.25%
Post-School Support 
  76.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  82.00%
School Satisfaction 
  95.17%
Student Behavior 
  72.88%
Student Support 
  91.95%
School Leadership 
  91.69%
Instructional Clarity 
  87.00%
Instructional Development 
  91.63%
Post-School Support 
  94.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  99.89%
Teacher Support 
  99.57%
Safety 
  99.67%
School Community 
  78.22%
School Leadership 
  99.63%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  78.50%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  49
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  49
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  71.80%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  387
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  405
Postsecondary
2-Year College 18.80%
4-Year College 23.40%
Other Postsecondary 3.90%
Unknown 53.90%

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 51.30%
Female 48.70%
English Language Learners:
  29.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  23.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  93.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.70%
Black 22.70%
Hispanic 73.30%
White 1.90%
Other 1.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 29.00%
Hispanic 19.40%
White 38.70%
Other 12.90%
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