PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers (14K474) 
850 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-387-0228
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
School Website: https://www.progresshighschool.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/14K474/
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School Leader: Jasmine Pena (jpena12@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Alaina Davis (adavis51@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: John Vamvakaris (jvamvak@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: John Vamvakaris (jvamvak@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jennifer Hernandez (jhernan12@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers, an Early College Secondary School that offers students Dual credit college courses with Saint Francis College, as well as opportunities to attend college courses at Long Island University (Brooklyn), and City Tech for College Now. We offer innovative programs in STEM Professional Careers, Pre-Med, Pre-Teaching and an Award-Winning Instrumental Music, Theater and Art Program. PROGRESS is a rich, multi-faceted academic gem with a legacy of athletic, academic and social excellence. Our vision emphasizes culturally relevant education and rigorous instruction designed to equip students with the necessary skills and human compassion to be successful in a global society. PROGRESS High School has an all-inclusive model deeply rooted in the mission, principles and integrated practices of our dedicated faculty and staff.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 87%
Academic Highlights: Advanced Placement Courses Available
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Extended Day, Free After School, Free After School Program, Health Center, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants 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
Upcoming Events
November 18, 2025 @ 4:00 pm Open House 
- December 9, 2025 @ 4:00 pm Open House
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy (14K477)
High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology, The (14K478)
PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers (14K474)
Program Details
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.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
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 (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 28.10%
Other Postsecondary 5.80%
Unknown 51.20%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 44.54%
Other 0.20%
Black 15.90%
Hispanic 80.60%
White 1.20%
Other 1.60%
Hispanic 31.30%
White 37.50%
Other 9.30%
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)
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 (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 64 (90%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 24 (86%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 47 (82%) | N/A (N/A) | 10 (18%) |
| Counseling Services Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | >5 (79%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (21%) |
| Physical Therapy | <=5 (67%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (33%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (92%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (8%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 11 (69%) |
| Stop to School | <=5 (?) |
| Unassigned | <=5 (?) |
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)
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