John Dewey High School

John Dewey High School in Brooklyn offers a comprehensive high school experience, distinguished by its innovative structure of small learning communities or academies. These academies, including STEM, Pre-Med, Law and Justice, Business and Culinary Arts, Fine and Performing Arts, and Education, provide students with individualized attention and diverse pathways for career readiness and college preparation. The school emphasizes hands-on learning, offering numerous Advanced Placement (AP) and College Now courses, internships, and professional certifications. Parents generally express positive sentiment, appreciating the supportive and caring teachers who are often noted for going beyond academics to assist students. The school is recognized for its high diversity and a wide array of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports. While the school's college enrollment rate is near the citywide median, its four-year graduation rate of 83% is below the citywide median. Student surveys indicate some concerns regarding physical fights and bullying, though safety agents are viewed favorably. John Dewey High School also features a spacious campus, a student-run restaurant, and a Chinese (Mandarin) Bilingual Program.