John Dewey High School, Brooklyn | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

John Dewey High School is a High school in Brooklyn with a 4.3 rating.

About John Dewey High School

John Dewey High School ( High school ) is located at 50 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223, United States. It is categorised as : Public high school in Brooklyn, New York..
Other categories: High school

Ratings & Ranking

John Dewey High School has a rating of 4.3 and is ranked number 2858 in the US.

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Address & Location

John Dewey High School is located at 50 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223, United States.

Schools Fees

Given that it is categorised as Public high school in Brooklyn, New York., the school fees for John Dewey High School range between 0 USD and 0 USD.

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Parents & Students Reviews:

John Dewey High School has 64 reviews with an overall rating of 4.3. Some reviews have been edited for clarity.

Overall Rating : 4.3 out of 5.0 stars
I cannot stress enough to people how important it is not to be swayed by uninformed opinions from people who are quick to jump to conclusions but haven’t slightest a clue. Dewey’s reputation is divided: some believe it is an amazing school, while others believe it isn’t. The negative side stems from the closure of Lafayette High School (located a few blocks away) way back in 2006. When Lafayette closed, all of their students were forcefully sent to Dewey by default due to proximity.

Even the New York Times reported on how the Department of Education was neglecting Dewey by doing this. The influx of Lafayette students were academically deficient and disorderly compared to Dewey students. The school became overcrowded and violent disruptions soared. Dewey had no say in this. How can you blame a school for something it wasn’t responsible for?

I would like for everyone and anyone that currently has a negative perspective/opinion on Dewey to reflect and look at what the school has been through, and yet, despite all of that, it manages to succeed in many ways. The students are diverse, analytical and talented. The teachers are hardworking, experienced and dedicated.

Do not be swayed by opinions from people who are clueless. Dewey is a great school with great facilities. Lafayette no longer exists, and the environment that used to exist has been flushed away. Visit the school for yourself to see this in action.

In New York City, such few large public high schools exist. Don’t let this gem slide by you because of an uninformed opinion. Be objective. Be smart.

This school undoubtedly has some of the best teachers in NYC. Albeit, while the students may not be the best, the teachers are. There’s a very talented teacher body in this school from every corner of the world to create and maintain and interesting mix with a wide array of courses that they all offer. One of the blessings of going to John Dewey is the teachers. Nearly all of them are experienced and have worked in Dewey for decades. The teachers run the gamut, and I find myself always saying, “Oh my God, you should be teaching at Harvard, not here!” because that’s how great the teachers are here. It is a rarity to say that about public schools nowadays, especially in NYC. I will always remember Dewey as the high school blessed with the best teachers.
Ive recently transferred there from Abraham Lincoln high school and the differences are amazing. Students and staff are very friendly and it’s not hard to make friends. The teachers communicate with the students very well , no matter what the situation is , from learning to personal issues. The overall experience at this school is just amazing.

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