New Utrecht High School (20K445)

1601 80 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-232-2500
Email: Slitvin@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 09:00am - 04:00pm
Principal: Svetlana Litvin
School Website: https://NewUtrechthighschoolnyc.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/20K445/
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Subway: D to 79th St
Bus: B1, B4, B8
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Program Details
Academy of Legal Studies (K28B)
Law & Government

Introduction to Legal Studies, Constitutional Law, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Speaking & Debate, Moot Court/Mock Trial, Legal Writing, and Senior Internship.

10th Grade seats available

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) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
3,125
3,118
3,336
    Grade 12 Students
704
719
754
    Grade 11 Students
625
697
640
    Grade 10 Students
766
813
970
    Grade 9 Students
1030
889
972
Avg. Class Size
24.3
24.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
12 / 35 / 32
16 / 54 / 30
17 / 37 / 43
Attendance %
86%
84%
Graduation %
76%
79%
74%
College %
66%
61%
65%
Academy of Legal Studies (K28B)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
192 / 33 (5.82)
35 / 7 (5.00)

Offers
#25 to #45
271 / 33 (8.21)
41 / 7 (5.86)

Offers - Waitlist
243 / 33 (7.36)
34 / 7 (4.86)

Offers
About the School

New Utrecht High School is committed to educating its students to their maximum potential. To reach this end, we offer a full academic program designed to meet and exceed state standards. The main goal of our staff is to support our students in mastering the challenging curriculum and preparing for success. We offer an ever-expanding range of extracurricular activities and programs that enhance students' high school experience. We are a school steeped in tradition where parents are welcomed and encouraged to be partners in their child's success.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 87%

Academic Highlights: Asian Studies Academy, HE3AT, Computer Science Academy, CTE program(s): Entrepreneurship

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Orientation

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Arabic, Chinese, Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors, Bilingual Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Italian Language and Culture, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics 1, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art - Drawing, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Chinese, Italian, Spanish
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Arabic, Chinese, Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, CTE, Math, NYS Seal of Biliteracy, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Handball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Handball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Other Sports
Badminton, Bowling, Cheerleading, Flag Football, Handball, Soccer, Swimming, Wrestling
Clubs
Anime/Manga Club, Arista, Asian Club, Asian New Year Show, Band, Chorus, Dance Club, Disc Jockey (DJ) Club, Fashion Club, Fashion Show. Movie Nights, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Glee Club, International Club, Karaoke Nights, Medical Science Club, Model UN, Newspaper Club, One Catalyst Club, Peer Mediation, Poetry Club, S.O./PTA Thanksgiving Dinner, Science Olympiad, Senior Prom, Senior Trip, Student Organization (S.O.), Sustainability Club, WNUHS Radio. International Show
Art Disciplines
Music, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (3 per year), Concerts (1 per year), Theatre Performances (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.86%
Academic Engagement 
  69.00%
Safety 
  76.25%
Bully Prevention 
  69.88%
Inclusivity 
  87.70%
Mental Support 
  70.00%
Environment 
  65.88%
Post-School Support 
  80.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  79.20%
School Satisfaction 
  90.08%
Student Behavior 
  66.38%
Student Support 
  90.86%
School Leadership 
  90.69%
Instructional Clarity 
  94.33%
Instructional Development 
  88.40%
Post-School Support 
  93.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  89.44%
Teacher Support 
  84.14%
Safety 
  89.33%
School Community 
  76.44%
School Leadership 
  90.38%
Post-School Support 
  88.00%
IEP Support 
  90.00%

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. %
  75.90%
CC Regents
  66
Non-CC Regents
  69
Impact Score
  0.46
Performance Score
  0.54
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  57.80%
SAT Math
  494
SAT R/W
  470
Postsecondary
2-Year College 18.90%
4-Year College 46.80%
Other Postsecondary 0.10%
Unknown 34.20%

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 55.00%
Female 45.00%
English Language Learners:
  18.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  79.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 40.50%
Black 2.20%
Hispanic 35.70%
White 20.00%
Other 1.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 17.50%
Black 6.80%
Hispanic 11.20%
White 58.70%
Other 5.80%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  17.80%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  9.40%
Students with SC
  4.40%
Has all programs
  87.00%
Has all services
  95.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  5.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.26
Regents English
  61
Regents Gl. Hist.
  61
Regents US Hist.
  61
Regents Algebra I
  56
Regents Living Env.
  56
4-Year Grad. Rate
  66.9
IEP Support 
  90.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services333 (97%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
Special Class129 (94%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Counseling Services Bilingual0 (0%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Hearing Education Services6 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
Physical Therapy>5 (88%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (13%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (99%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (1%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School12 (80%)
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 (2022-23)
Regents English
  58
Regents Gl. Hist.
  64
Regents US Hist.
  68
Regents Algebra I
  65
Regents Living Env.
  64
4-Year Grad. Rate
  60.4
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