PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers (14K474)

850 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-387-0228
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
School Website: https://www.progresshighschool.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/14K474/
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School Leader: Jasmine Pena (jpena12@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Alaina Davis (adavis51@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: John Vamvakaris (jvamvak@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: John Vamvakaris (jvamvak@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jennifer Hernandez (jhernan12@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

PROGRESS High School, an Early College Secondary School whose students may choose to attend college courses at Long Island University (Brooklyn), and City Tech. We offer innovative programs in STEM Professional Careers, Pre-Med, Pre-Teaching and an Award Winning Instrumental Music and Art Program. PROGRESS is a rich, multi-faceted academic gem with a legacy of academic, athletic, and social excellence. Our vision is focused on culturally relevant education and rigorous instruction to equip students with the necessary skills and human compassion to be successful in a global society. PROGRESS HS has an all inclusive model deeply rooted in the mission, principles and integrated practices of our dedicated faculty and staff.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 87%

Academic Highlights: Advanced Placement Courses Available

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day, Free After School, Health Center, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (Advanced Placement), Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf
PSAL Team
Grand Street Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy (14K477)
High School for Enterprise, Business and Technology, The (14K478)
PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers (14K474)
Art
The Grand Street Campus offers a music program of band instruction for over 450 students with the opportunity for students to play music of high artistic merit at their level of proficiency, from beginner to highly advanced. Students are placed into the differing levels of bands (beginner band, concert band, repertory band, symphonic band, wind ensemble) not by age but by musical progression. This allows younger students with a high level of experience to be placed into the top ensembles and it allows students to enter the band program as beginners at any age. In addition to the four main wind bands at the Grand Street Campus, the program offers three full jazz ensembles, a Marching Band, theater technology, three periods of Modern Band and a budding musical theater program. The Grand Street Campus also hosts the All-City High School Marching Band, the All-City High school Concert Band, New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Majors Festival #20 and the New York City Area-All State Music Festival. All Grand Street Campus Band students are given the opportunity to participate in these events.
Programs
STEM Professional Careers(K87A)
Health Professions

Preparation for entry-level positions in the health field as well as admission to two- and four-year colleges. This program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies for success in college pre-med programs. This four-year math and science program culminates in internships at various medical facilities. Students take AP courses in biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology and participate in Health Occupation Students of America.

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) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:28 / 69 (0.41)25 / 69 (0.36)24 / 69 (0.35)
SWD applicants/seats:10 / 16 (0.63)9 / 16 (0.56)5 / 16 (0.31)
Rank Avg: 5.40
OffersOffers - WaitlistOffers
Aspiring Teachers(K87B)
Teaching

Aspiring Teachers-If you embrace a culture of learning with high expectations for all students, the Aspiring Teachers/EdRising program will help jumpstart your pathway to teaching. PROGRESS is committed to providing targeted professional learning, support, and mentoring for aspiring teachers to prepare college and career ready graduates. To grow our own teachers may be the most efficient and sustainable strategy for developing an effective teaching force.

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) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:16 / 28 (0.57)17 / 28 (0.61)21 / 28 (0.75)
SWD applicants/seats:4 / 6 (0.67)5 / 6 (0.83)8 / 6 (1.33)
Rank Avg: 5.42
OffersOffers - WaitlistOffers
Instrumental Music and Art(K87H)
Performing Arts

Four full concert bands, three jazz bands, Latin Band, two choral ensembles, Chamber groups such as guitar ensemble, brass choir, and clarinet choir; Annual theater/musical theater performances by students; Presentations at City/State Conferences; sight singing, Latin music theory, and music history, perform original repertoire. Art-Courses in art history, drawing, painting, graphic arts, stage design, and AP Studio Art (2-D & 3-D Design, Drawing). Also ceramics, mural painting, and sculpture.

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) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-232021-22
GE applicants/seats:20 / 28 (0.71)13 / 28 (0.46)4 / 28 (0.14)
SWD applicants/seats:3 / 6 (0.50)4 / 6 (0.67)7 / 6 (1.17)
Rank Avg: 5.84
OffersOffers - WaitlistOffers
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
415
395
428
    Grade 12 Students
100
101
135
    Grade 11 Students
97
94
124
    Grade 10 Students
122
94
98
    Grade 9 Students
96
106
71
Avg. Class Size
21.5
21.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 28 / 0
<5 / 18 / 4
<5 / 26 / 0
Attendance %
87%
86%
82%
Graduation %
78%
85%
72%
College %
42%
34%
29%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
506 (81) / 153
0
390 (73) / 153
0
409 / 153
68

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 (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.29%
Academic Engagement 
  69.23%
Safety 
  76.13%
Bully Prevention 
  69.50%
Inclusivity 
  87.00%
Mental Support 
  70.11%
Environment 
  68.25%
Post-School Support 
  76.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  82.00%
School Satisfaction 
  95.17%
Student Behavior 
  72.88%
Student Support 
  91.95%
School Leadership 
  91.69%
Instructional Clarity 
  87.00%
Instructional Development 
  91.63%
Post-School Support 
  94.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  99.89%
Teacher Support 
  99.57%
Safety 
  99.67%
School Community 
  78.22%
School Leadership 
  99.63%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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. %
  78.60%
CC Regents
  46
Non-CC Regents
  58
Impact Score
  0.22
Performance Score
  0.21
College Aptitude
CCR
  28.50%
SAT Math
  402
SAT R/W
  411
Postsecondary
2-Year College 14.90%
4-Year College 28.10%
Other Postsecondary 5.80%
Unknown 51.20%

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 51.30%
Female 48.70%
English Language Learners:
  29.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  23.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  93.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.70%
Black 22.70%
Hispanic 73.30%
White 1.90%
Other 1.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 21.90%
Hispanic 31.30%
White 37.50%
Other 9.30%

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
  23.90%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  12.30%
Students with SC
  5.50%
Has all programs
  98.00%
Has all services
  98.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  47
Regents Gl. Hist.
  58
Regents US Hist.
  59
Regents Algebra I
  48
Regents Living Env.
  43
4-Year Grad. Rate
  83.3
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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 Services64 (90%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class24 (86%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services47 (82%)N/A (N/A)10 (18%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (79%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (21%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (67%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (33%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School11 (69%)
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
  38
Regents Gl. Hist.
  59
Regents US Hist.
  59
Regents Algebra I
  53
Regents Living Env.
  45
4-Year Grad. Rate
  63.6
ELL Progress
  67

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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