PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers (14K474) 
850 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-387-0228
Email: jarias@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
Principal: Jasmine Pena
School Website: https://www.progresshighschool.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/47384
Admissions Information: https://www.progresshighschool.com/about-us
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/14K474/HS/
Subway: L to Grand St
Bus: B24, B43, B60, Q54, Q59
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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.
Academic Highlights: AP Courses Available, College partnerships with Long Island University, and City Tech, Instructional programs that support English Language Learners, Student Voice - Peer Group Connection, National Honor Society, Student Government, Instrumental music program and a fine arts program ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS PROGRAMS Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish LANGUAGE COURSES Spanish ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES AP 2-D Art and Design, AP Biology, AP Drawing, AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History
Other Features: College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day, Health Center, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, 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
AP Courses, Languages & Sports
Programs
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.
- (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
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.
- (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
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.
- (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
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Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 23.40%
Other Postsecondary 3.90%
Unknown 53.90%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 55.20%
Black 25.60%
Hispanic 69.40%
White 2.30%
Other 1.20%
Hispanic 19.40%
White 38.70%
Other 12.90%
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