John Dewey High School (21K540) 
50 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-373-6400
Hours: 8:05am - 3:40pm
School Website: http://www.johndeweyhighschool.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/21K540/
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School Leader: Heather Adelle (hadelle@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Kristine Gattuso (kgattuso@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Marie Martial (mmartial@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Lauren Baiada (lbaiada@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Kimberly Savino (ksavino@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Audrey Houston (ahousto@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
About & Events
We offer an innovative form of education that empowers students to make responsible decisions. Our school is composed of small learning communities. Our small learning communities allow teachers, school counselors and assistant principals to work with students for enrichment, remediation, and social engagement. Students receive the individualized attention found in [more]
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 82%
Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: Healthcare (EMT, Business & Education), CTE program(s): Culinary Arts, College Now & Advanced Placement Courses Available, iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning, Pre-Med Academy, STEM Academy, Law Academy, Business & Culinary Arts Academy, Arts Academy, Teaching & Education Academy, JROTC
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses Offered, College Courses onsite, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Internships, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) [more]
English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese
School Features:
CTE Endorsement
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors
Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Program Details & Offers
Business, Culinary Arts
The Academy of Business Management and Culinary Arts focuses on preparing students with the technical skills they need for college and career readiness. This dynamic program offers access to state-of-the-art technology and real-world, high-level industry experience in both business and culinary fields. Students benefit from paid and unpaid internships, job shadowing opportunities, mentoring, and strong partnerships through Grant Associates and the Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP). Our Culinary Strand is New York State CTE approved. A highlight of the program is 'JD's Place", the academy's on-site restaurant, where students apply their culinary and business skills in a real-world setting. This culminating experience reflects the integration of both strands, allowing students to collaborate and innovate. The Business & Finance strand is part of the Future Ready NYC (FRNYC) initiative and includes college pathway courses, 1:1 advising, and extensive exposure to industry practices. Students also operate 'Dewey Design and Print', an on-site student-run company that builds practical experience in marketing, design, and entrepreneurship. All students in this academy will take Career and Financial Management, ensuring they graduate with a strong foundation in professional and financial literacy.
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 40.10%
Other Postsecondary 0.40%
Unknown 39.30%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 51.90%
Black 16.00%
Hispanic 27.00%
White 24.30%
Other 3.20%
Black 11.60%
Hispanic 11.60%
White 62.60%
Other 2.60%
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 | 192 (99%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 110 (96%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 122 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 22 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Physical Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (98%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (2%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) |
| Vision Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 29 (85%) |
| 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