James Madison High School (22K425)

3787 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-758-7200
Hours: 8:10am - 2:48pm
School Website: https://madisonhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/22K425/
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School Leader: Jodie Cohen (jcohen9@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Melissa Eisenstadt (meisenstadt@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Rita Troiso (rtroiso@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Tara Luhrs (tluhrs@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Jason Marino (jmarino7@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jason Marino (jmarino7@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Lauren Parascandola (lparascandola@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The mission of James Madison High School is to engage, challenge, and educate the minds of our students. Our classroom communities inspire and encourage our students to ask questions, seek answers, and taken an ownership role in their education. Our educators, staff, and students herald community connectedness within the walls of our school itself and strive to give back to the communities around us. In our efforts to continue our growth as individuals, all members of James Madison High School ask, "What's next?" Our collective responses continue to shape us as individuals and grow our academic, athletic, and creative communities.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 86%

Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: Education (Teaching & Training), FutureReadyNYC: Healthcare (Pre-Nursing), Advanced Placement Courses Available, Academy of Information Technology, Bio-Med, Law, International House, Academy of Finance, Math Academy, Art, Music and Literature House, STEAM program; Extensive music and art program including: Jazz, Orchestra, Marching Band, Fashion, Digital Photography, Mural Painting, and Ceramics, Community service component: every student must complete 40 hours of community service to graduate. We encourage students to strive for over 100., iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses On Site, College Trips, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation

School Features:

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

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 Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP Macroeconomics, AP Physics 1, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Uncredited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Uncredited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages), World Languages (College Course [Uncredited])
Languages Offered
Chinese, Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Math, NYS Seal of Biliteracy, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf, Stunt
PSAL Team
James Madison
Clubs
4-H, Akiva Culture Club, American Sign Language Club (ASL), Animals In Need, Art Club, Basketball Club, Beginners Softball Club, Black Student Alliance, Book Club, Chess Club, Chinese Culture Club, Communications Club, Cooking Club, Cosmetology Club, Creative Outlet Club (arts and crafts), Creative Writing, Criminal Psychology Law, Crochet Club, Dance Club, Debate Club, DECA Club, Dungeons & Dragons Club, Edu-Aid Alliance, Filipino Club, Finance & Investing Club, Fish Tank Club, Football Club, Forensics Science Club, French Language Culture Club, Freshman Council, Girls Empowering Me (GEM), Glamour Gals, GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance), Heal Through Art, Health Without Barriers, Historical Movies Club, Impact Club, Italian Culture Club, Junior Justices, K-POP Club, Key Club, Lacrosse Club, Madison Highway (Newspaper), Madison Institute of Technology (MIT), Marine Biology Club, Medical Club, Mock Trial Team, Moot Court Team, Muslim Student Association, My Brother's Keeper, My Sister's Keeper (MSK), Orchestra Club, Origami Club, Pickleball Club, Poetry Club, Pre-Dental, Pre-Education House E-Board, Raices Latinas/Latin Roots, Red Cross Club, Remodeling Club, Respect The Locals, Rock Band Club, Roundabout Youth Ensemble, Salam Support, SAT Club, Science Bowl, Seekers Christian Club, Senior Council, Sports Social, Student Government, Swimming Fitness Research, Table Tennis Club, Tennis Club, The Happy Patient Project, The Support Circle, Ukranian Club, Underwater Robotics Club, UNICEF Club, Video Gaming Club, Volleyball Club, Weight Training Club, WISE Club, Yearbook Club
Art
At James Madison High School, we have continued to collaborate with Roundabout Theater. Students in English as a new language, English and special education have a visiting artist working with them in their classrooms. Roundabout Theater worked with our students (costumes, sets, lighting, and all parts of performances). Our music program has grown to include strings orchestra, piano, and guitar. We also participated in New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) competitions.
Program Details
Medical/Health Professions(K25B)
Health Professions

Explore the world of Science through a challenging and comprehensive sequence of courses, including focusing on careers in the medical/health professions. Courses of study will include: AP Biology, Living Environment Honors, AP Chemistry, Physics Honors, Anatomy and Physiology, AP Psychology, Forensics and AP Environmental Sciences.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:1,411 / 73 (19.33)1,553 / 73 (21.27)
SWD applicants/seats:103 / 17 (6.06)111 / 17 (6.53)
Rank Avg: 5.10
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
4,005
3,784
3,606
    Grade 12 Students
807
866
903
    Grade 11 Students
902
763
842
    Grade 10 Students
1178
1034
874
    Grade 9 Students
1118
1121
987
Avg. Class Size
26.6
27.2
20.5
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
17.6
17.5
17.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
7 / 0 / 14
28 / 214 / 48
21 / 161 / 46
Attendance %
89%
88%
Graduation %
89%
91%
College %
72%
71%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
6,968 (2,801) / 837
940
6,362 (2,916) / 860
949

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)
Student Responses 77% responded
Academic Rigor 
  74.00%
Academic Engagement 
  64.73%
Safety 
  74.63%
Bully Prevention 
  68.50%
Inclusivity 
  75.91%
Mental Support 
  69.13%
Environment 
  66.36%
Post-School Support 
  74.30%
Teacher Responses 83% responded
Academic Rigor 
  76.50%
School Satisfaction 
  81.38%
Student Behavior 
  65.89%
Student Support 
  89.27%
School Leadership 
  92.47%
Instructional Clarity 
  89.80%
Instructional Development 
  86.33%
Post-School Support 
  96.33%
Family Responses 34% responded
Education 
  90.25%
Teacher Support 
  81.50%
Safety 
  83.33%
School Community 
  63.50%
School Leadership 
  83.30%
Post-School Support 
  89.50%
IEP Support 
  94.00%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  89.10%
CC Regents
  70
Non-CC Regents
  71
Impact Score
  0.56
Performance Score
  0.62
College Aptitude
CCR
  55.10%
SAT Math
  482
SAT R/W
  488
Postsecondary
2-Year College 24.80%
4-Year College 50.50%
Vocational Program 0.30%
Unknown 24.40%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 53.90%
Female 46.10%
English Language Learners:
  16.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  12.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  69.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 19.90%
Black 9.60%
Hispanic 16.20%
White 52.60%
Other 1.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 7.20%
Black 11.60%
Hispanic 8.20%
White 70.00%
Other 3.00%

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)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  13.30%
Students with SETSS
  0.40%
Students with ICT
  7.10%
Students with SC
  2.40%
Has all programs
  88.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  4.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  70
Regents Gl. Hist.
  66
Regents US Hist.
  69
Regents Algebra I
  61
Regents Living Env.
  58
4-Year Grad. Rate
  86
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  94.00%

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)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services325 (99%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS18 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class106 (96%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services217 (96%)N/A (N/A)10 (4%)
Hearing Education Services6 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School14 (74%)
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)
Regents English
  59
Regents Gl. Hist.
  69
Regents US Hist.
  69
Regents Algebra I
  62
Regents Living Env.
  60
4-Year Grad. Rate
  73.3
ELL Progress
  55

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

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