New Utrecht High School (20K445)

1601 80 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-232-2500
Email: Slitvin@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 09:00am - 04:00pm
Principal: Svetlana Litvin
School Website: https://NewUtrechthighschoolnyc.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/47511
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/20K445/HS/
Subway: D to 79th St
Bus: B1, B4, B8
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About

New Utrecht High School is committed to educating its students to their maximum potential. To reach this end, we offer a full academic program designed to meet and exceed state standards. The main goal of our staff is to support our students in mastering the challenging curriculum and preparing for success. We offer an ever-expanding range of extracurricular activities and programs that enhance students' high school experience. We are a school steeped in tradition where parents are welcomed and encouraged to be partners in their child's success.

Academic Highlights: Asian Studies Academy, HE3AT, Computer Science Academy, CTE program(s): Entrepreneurship

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Orientation

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Arabic, Chinese, Spanish

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 Chinese Language and Culture, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Italian Language and Culture, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics 1, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art - Drawing, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Arabic, Chinese, Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Math, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Handball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Handball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Other Sports
Badminton, Bowling, Cheerleading, Flag Football, Handball, Soccer, Swimming, Wrestling
Activities
Anime/Manga Club, Arista, Asian Club, Band, Chorus, Dance Club, Disc Jockey (DJ) Club, Fashion Club, Glee Club, International Club, LGBTQ Club, Medical Science Club, Model UN, Newspaper Club, One Catalyst Club, Peer Mediation, Poetry Club, Science Olympiad, Sustainability Club, Student Organization (S.O.), WNUHS Radio. International Show, Asian New Year Show, Fashion Show. Movie Nights, Karaoke Nights, S.O./PTA Thanksgiving Dinner, Senior Prom, Senior Trip, Senior Brunch/Carnival. Fundraisers for various charities. International Trips
Programs
Medical Professions & Health Careers(K28A)
Health Professions

Combines academics and hands-on experience to develop candidates interested in health career professions. Program highlights include Billing & Coding certification, senior year internship opportunities, and a certificate of completion in Health Informatics & Health Assisting.

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) Open to New York City residents
Academy of Legal Studies(K28B)
Law & Government

Introduction to Legal Studies, Constitutional Law, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Speaking & Debate, Moot Court/Mock Trial, Legal Writing, and Senior Internship.

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) Open to New York City residents
Academy of Hospitality & Tourism(K28C)
Hospitality, Travel, & Tourism

Helps students chart career paths in one of the world's largest industries, from hotel management to sports entertainment and event management; includes the study of geography, economics, and world cultures.

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) Open to New York City residents
Academy of Art & Design(K28D)
Visual Art & Design

A discipline-based art program with courses in: Drawing, Digital Design, Fashion Illustration & Construction, Painting, Photography, and Sculpture. Individualized mentoring and portfolio development for students who intend to pursue studies in fine arts.

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) Open to New York City residents
Honors Academy(K28H)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Provides students of outstanding ability and potential with an enriched, challenging, college preparatory program that emphasizes humanities, mathematics, and science.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Academy of Business and Technology(K28M)
Business

An interdisciplinary program combining business and technology courses with a real hands-on working experience. The curriculum includes courses such as Computer Applications, MOS Certification, Visual Basics, and Entrepreneurship -all directed towards completing professional and academic certifications.

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) Open to New York City residents
75K370 D75 Inclusion Program at New Utrecht High School(K28U)

Method:
Zoned(K28Z)
Zoned

Comprehensive academic program.

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 New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
3,118
3,336
    Grade 12 Students
719
754
    Grade 11 Students
697
640
    Grade 10 Students
813
970
    Grade 9 Students
889
972
Avg. Class Size
24.1
Complaints / Suspensions
16 / 54
17 / 37
Attendance %
86%
84%
Graduation %
79%
74%
College %
61%
65%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
4,370 (1,624) / 678
755
4,461 / 351
730
Academy of Art & Design (K28D)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

410 / 33 (12.42)
98 / 7 (14.00)
Offers - Waitlist
Academy of Business and Technology (K28M)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

587 / 33 (17.79)
97 / 7 (13.86)
Offers - Waitlist
Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (K28C)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

179 / 33 (5.42)
43 / 7 (6.14)
Offers - Waitlist
Academy of Legal Studies (K28B)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

271 / 33 (8.21)
41 / 7 (5.86)
Offers - Waitlist
Honors Academy (K28H)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

616 / 33 (18.67)
37 / 7 (5.29)
Offers - Waitlist
Medical Professions & Health Careers (K28A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

394 / 120 (3.28)
58 / 27 (2.15)
Offers - Waitlist
75K370 D75 Inclusion Program at New Utrecht High School (K28U)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
Zoned (K28Z)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 56% responded
Academic Rigor 
  73.86%
Academic Engagement 
  58.58%
Safety 
  73.67%
Bully Prevention 
  65.88%
Inclusivity 
  87.00%
Mental Support 
  66.20%
Environment 
  67.00%
Post-School Support 
  77.89%
Teacher Responses - 51% responded
Academic Rigor 
  83.33%
School Satisfaction 
  91.67%
Student Behavior 
  61.22%
Student Support 
  86.67%
School Leadership 
  92.33%
Instructional Clarity 
  87.60%
Instructional Development 
  85.29%
Post-School Support 
  92.50%
Family Responses - 7% responded
Education 
  93.00%
Teacher Support 
  82.83%
Safety 
  95.00%
School Community 
  86.44%
School Leadership 
  93.18%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%

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. %
  75.90%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  66
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  69
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  57.80%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  494
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  470
Postsecondary
2-Year College 18.90%
4-Year College 46.80%
Other Postsecondary 0.10%
Unknown 34.20%

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 55.80%
Female 44.20%
English Language Learners:
  18.20%
Students with IEPs:
  17.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  77.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 39.20%
Black 2.40%
Hispanic 36.20%
White 21.00%
Other 1.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 17.50%
Black 6.80%
Hispanic 11.20%
White 58.70%
Other 5.80%
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