James Madison High School (22K425)

3787 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-758-7200
Email: rtroiso@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:10am - 2:48pm
School Website: https://madisonhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/40399
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/22K425/HS/
Bus: B100, B2, B31, B44, B44-SBS, B49, B7, B82, B82-SBS, BM3, BM4
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Program Details
Zoned (K25Z)
Zoned

Guaranteed offer to students who live in the zoned area.

Method:
Requirement:
Students who live within this school's zone are guaranteed an offer to this program, if they do not receive an offer to a higher choice. To see your child’s zoned school, go to your student's profile in MySchools and scroll down to "Zoned School”.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Guaranteed offer to students who live in the zoned area
  • (Group 2) Then to Brooklyn students or residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
3,606
3,510
    Grade 12 Students
903
865
    Grade 11 Students
842
893
    Grade 10 Students
874
965
    Grade 9 Students
987
787
Graduation %
91
92
College %
71
72
Zoned (K25Z)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Offers - Waitlist
About the School

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.

Academic Highlights: Our school offers an AP Capstone Program and 16 other AP courses., 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., FutureReadyNYC: Healthcare (Diagnostic Medicine), iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, FutureReadyNYC School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, 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 Physics 2, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language 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]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Uncredited]), Other (College Course [Uncredited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Arabic, French, Italian, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy, Math, 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
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 66% responded
Academic Rigor 
  75.86%
Academic Engagement 
  62.17%
Safety 
  78.44%
Bully Prevention 
  67.75%
Inclusivity 
  87.50%
Mental Support 
  70.90%
Environment 
  71.91%
Post-School Support 
  83.56%
Teacher Responses - 84% responded
Academic Rigor 
  79.67%
School Satisfaction 
  90.83%
Student Behavior 
  66.89%
Student Support 
  88.20%
School Leadership 
  88.53%
Instructional Clarity 
  87.00%
Instructional Development 
  85.00%
Post-School Support 
  95.63%
Family Responses - 27% responded
Education 
  92.88%
Teacher Support 
  84.00%
Safety 
  94.00%
School Community 
  86.56%
School Leadership 
  93.73%
Post-School Support 
  92.50%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

More information about NYC DOE surveys can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  89.60%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  65
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  67
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  85.60%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  491
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  485
Postsecondary
2-Year College 25.80%
4-Year College 45.70%
Other Postsecondary 0.10%
Unknown 28.40%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports. More information can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality

Information on NYS Regents exams can be found here: https://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/high-school-regents-examinations

School Demographics (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 55.00%
Female 45.00%
English Language Learners:
  11.80%
Students with IEPs:
  14.10%
Economic Need Index:
  65.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 20.20%
Black 12.10%
Hispanic 16.90%
White 49.00%
Other 1.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 5.50%
Black 14.10%
Hispanic 7.00%
White 69.80%
Other 3.60%
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