John Dewey High School (21K540)

50 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-373-6400
Email: kgattuso@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:53am - 3:38pm
Principal: Heather Adelle
School Website: http://www.johndeweyhighschool.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/44385
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/21K540/HS/
Subway: D to Bay 50th St; F to Av X; N to 86th St
Bus: B1, B4, B64, B82, X28, X38
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Program Details
The Academy of Fine and Performing Arts (K56T)
Performing Arts, Visual Art & Design

Students will experience a unique journey in Visual, Theater, or Dance Arts. Students will be introduced to learning the basics of each field and advance by learning new techniques and skills in their focus area culminating in an Endorsed Diploma. Theater Arts students will participate in acting, scene study, and play writing. Dance will include traditional and modern dance, jazz, interpretive dance, and choreography. Visual Arts classes include studio art, ceramics, and photography.

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) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
2,182
2,196
    Grade 12 Students
429
485
    Grade 11 Students
496
462
    Grade 10 Students
624
591
    Grade 9 Students
633
658
Avg. Class Size
24.8
Complaints / Suspensions
24 / 84
26 / 109
Attendance %
89%
87%
Graduation %
85%
83%
College %
62%
60%
The Academy of Fine and Performing Arts (K56T)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

73 / 89 (0.82)
10 / 20 (0.50)
Offers - Waitlist
About the School

We offer an innovative form of education that empowers students to make responsible decisions. Our school is comprised 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 a small school within the setting of a comprehensive high school. Our small learning communities prepare students for a variety of career pathways and college-readiness programs in core subject areas including the arts, business, STEM, law, teaching and heath professions.

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Culinary Arts, FutureReadyNYC: Healthcare (EMT- Cohort 1 only), NYSEMT certification pathway

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, FutureReadyNYC School, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Computer Science A, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP European History, AP Macroeconomics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP Studio Art - Drawing, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Uncredited]), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese
Diploma Endorsements
Math, CTE, Science, NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Double Dutch
Other Sports
Badminton, Boxing, Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness Club, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Running Club, Soccer, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee
Activities
Art Club, Arts Beautification Club, Beauty Club, Careers in the Arts Club, Cheerleading, Chess Club, The Classic Rock Club, Council for Unity, Dance Team, Educators Rising, ELL Science Club, Girls Who Code, International Culinary Club, Japanese Language and Culture Club, Key Club, Knitting Club, LGBTQ Club, Marine Biology Underwater Robotics Club, Mindfulness, Mock Trial, Moot Court, My Brother's Keeper, MSAC, National Honor Society, ONE Goal, Peer Group Connection, Recycling / Green Team, Robotics, Senior Committee, Step Team Club, Stock Market Club, Student Council, Sweatbox Club, Table Tennis/Ping Pong Club, Technical Theatre Club, Theatre Club, Track Club, Video Game Club, Volleyball Club, Women's Alliance/Women of Color Alliance (WOCA), Yoga/Fitness
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 59% responded
Academic Rigor 
  73.00%
Academic Engagement 
  61.92%
Safety 
  74.78%
Bully Prevention 
  70.00%
Inclusivity 
  88.80%
Mental Support 
  71.00%
Environment 
  71.73%
Post-School Support 
  80.89%
Teacher Responses - 64% responded
Academic Rigor 
  80.33%
School Satisfaction 
  87.33%
Student Behavior 
  68.67%
Student Support 
  84.00%
School Leadership 
  87.40%
Instructional Clarity 
  80.20%
Instructional Development 
  82.71%
Post-School Support 
  90.00%
Family Responses - 33% responded
Education 
  92.63%
Teacher Support 
  82.17%
Safety 
  92.33%
School Community 
  87.44%
School Leadership 
  93.00%
Post-School Support 
  90.50%

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. %
  81.40%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  63
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  58
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  79.60%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  466
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  459
Postsecondary
2-Year College 23.10%
4-Year College 42.90%
Other Postsecondary 0.60%
Unknown 33.40%

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 48.10%
Female 51.90%
English Language Learners:
  18.70%
Students with IEPs:
  16.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  81.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 25.60%
Black 22.50%
Hispanic 29.00%
White 19.50%
Other 3.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 8.50%
Black 9.20%
Hispanic 8.50%
White 68.00%
Other 5.80%

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

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