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John Dewey High School

Brooklyn, New York · Grades 9 to 12 · New York City Geographic District #21

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About John Dewey High School

John Dewey High School is a public school in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades 9 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 2,209 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Brooklyn. With about 163.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.5 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District #21 runs 40 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 334 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kings County.

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School facts

Address	50 Ave X, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Phone	(718) 373-6400
School district	New York City Geographic District #21
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	2,209
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	163.2
Students per teacher	13.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Kings County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360015204312). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training CenterPublic · Grades K to 12Brooklyn · under 0.1 mi PS 212 Lady Deborah MoodyPublic · Grades PreK to 5Brooklyn · 0.2 mi Leaders High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Brooklyn · 0.4 mi Life Academy High School for Film and MusicPublic · Grades 9 to 12Brooklyn · 0.4 mi High School of Sports ManagementPublic · Grades 9 to 12Brooklyn · 0.4 mi Kingsborough Early College SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 12Brooklyn · 0.4 mi International High School at LafayettePublic · Grades 9 to 12Brooklyn · 0.5 mi IS 303 Herbert S EisenbergPublic · Grades 6 to 8Brooklyn · 0.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does John Dewey High School serve?

John Dewey High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend John Dewey High School?

John Dewey High School reported 2,209 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Dewey High School?

About 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2,209 students and 163.2 teachers in federal data.

Is John Dewey High School a public or charter school?

John Dewey High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is John Dewey High School in?

John Dewey High School is part of New York City Geographic District #21. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-21/

Where is John Dewey High School located?

John Dewey High School is at 50 Ave X, Brooklyn, NY 11223. The phone number is (718) 373-6400.

How many other schools are near John Dewey High School?

There are 334 other schools within 5 miles of John Dewey High School in our directory.