Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (17K590)

1186 CARROLL STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11225, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-703-5400
Email: sthomashughes@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 7:15am - 3:38pm
Principal: Michael Wiltshire
School Website: https://mecps.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/17K590/
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Subway: 2, 5 to President St; 3 to Nostrand Av; 4, FS to Franklin Av
Bus: B43, B44, B44-SBS, B45, B48, B49
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About

Our students take challenging courses that include four years of English Language Arts (ELA), mathematics, science, and technology and three years of a foreign language. Students complete at least one Advanced Placement (AP) course. Students also enroll in college courses and research internships at Medgar Evers College, City University of New York (CUNY) in the 11th grade and earn up to 15 college credits each semester. Student creativity, character development, and social responsibility are cultivated through individualized guidance, college advisement, athletics, clubs, fine and performing arts events, community service, and mentorships.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 82%

Other Features: College Trips, Diversity in Admissions, Dress Code, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Orientation, Uniform, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 76% of seats
  • Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
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 Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Chinese
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Art Disciplines
Dance, Film, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Concerts (1 per year), Dance Performances (2 per year), Films (2 per year), Theatre Performances (1 per year), Other Exhibits (1 per year)
Programs
Science, Math and Technology(K77A)
Computer Science & Technology

Math and Technology path: three years of computer science or information technology leading to A+/and or Networking Certification and internships. Excel Program leads to Dual Enrollment at Medgar Evers College. Science and Research path: students must complete a research project for submission to a major science competition and take AP and/or undergraduate courses in science and research. For more information about how to complete this program's application requirements, please visit mecps.org

Method:
Screened With Assessment
  • Average Course Grades - 40%
  • Entrance Assessment: Math - 25%
  • Essay - 25%
  • Special Talent Video - 10% (athletics, visual and performing arts. students may submit video)
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on a school-based assessment, and in some cases also their course grades.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
DIA Admissions:
  • Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch will be considered first for 76% of seats.
  • For the remaining 24% of seats, all students will be considered.
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
869
880
893
    Grade 12 Students
204
197
219
    Grade 11 Students
198
216
206
    Grade 10 Students
226
219
233
    Grade 9 Students
241
248
235
Avg. Class Size
27.1
29.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 39 / 7
0 / 37 / 22
0 / 29 / 31
Attendance %
95%
97%
Graduation %
97%
95%
96%
College %
81%
84%
80%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,078 (676) / 220
237
2,237 (716) / 220
252
2,002 / 2208
282
Science, Math and Technology (K77A)
GE applicants/seats:
  DIA seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
  DIA seats:
621 / 180 (3.45)
136
55 / 40 (1.38)
30
Offers
657 / 204 (3.22)
155
61 / 16 (3.81)
?
Offers - Waitlist
613 / 210 (2.92)
159
64 / 10 (6.40)
?
Offers
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  76.86%
Academic Engagement 
  55.00%
Safety 
  67.38%
Bully Prevention 
  48.50%
Inclusivity 
  75.50%
Mental Support 
  54.44%
Environment 
  47.13%
Post-School Support 
  60.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  64.00%
School Satisfaction 
  55.92%
Student Behavior 
  50.50%
Student Support 
  67.57%
School Leadership 
  57.46%
Instructional Clarity 
  84.00%
Instructional Development 
  59.00%
Post-School Support 
  77.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  94.00%
Teacher Support 
  83.00%
Safety 
  95.00%
School Community 
  74.44%
School Leadership 
  91.50%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%
IEP Support 
  92.00%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  97.40%
CC Regents
  65
Non-CC Regents
  67
Impact Score
  0.55
Performance Score
  0.71
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  94.40%
SAT Math
  529
SAT R/W
  539
Postsecondary
2-Year College 19.20%
4-Year College 60.60%
Other Postsecondary 1.40%
Unknown 18.80%

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 43.30%
Female 56.70%
English Language Learners:
  0.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  5.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  58.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.10%
Black 88.70%
Hispanic 5.80%
White 1.00%
Other 2.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 14.90%
Black 52.20%
Hispanic 7.50%
White 17.90%
Other 7.50%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  8.90%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  4.40%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  86.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  14.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.40
Regents English
  56
Regents Gl. Hist.
  57
Regents US Hist.
  53
Regents Algebra I
  56
Regents Living Env.
  56
4-Year Grad. Rate
  90
IEP Support 
  92.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services27 (96%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS16 (94%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services27 (77%)N/A (N/A)8 (23%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy14 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy39 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

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