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James Madison High School

DBN 22K425  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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James Madison High School is a learning community that embodies James Madison's philosophy that education is the true foundation of civil liberty. Our instructional program promotes high achievement through motivation, strong academics, appreciation of the strength of diversity, inquiry, scholarship, a celebration of originality, and the development of nobility of character.

Prgram Description
  • Explore the world of technology through a challenging and comprehensive sequence of courses. Course of study includes: Computer Applications, Web Design, Graphic Arts/Digital Photography, Digital Music, Multimedia, AP courses, Java, and Animation.
  • The Law Institute, a four-year Honors program, introduces students to legal concepts and terminology that include, but are not limited to, Constitutional Law, Criminology, International Law and Family Law.
  • Comprehensive Academic Program.
Admissions Priority
  • Guaranteed offer to students who apply and live in the zoned area
Offer Rate
    Requirements
    • Course Grades: English (82-100), Math (84-100), Social Studies (85-100), Science (80-100)
    • Course Grades: English (83-100), Math (80-100), Social Studies (82-100), Science (80-100)
    • Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.2-4.5), Math (2.6-4.5)
    • Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.1-4.5), Math (2.3-4.5)
    • Attendance and Punctuality
    • Attendance and Punctuality
    Methods Screened Screened Zoned Guarantee
    Seats 9th Grade GE 75 133 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 2571 1810 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 34 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled Y Y N/A
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 15 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 297 134 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 20 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Filled Y N N/A
    Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Location 3787 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11229 (40.610499, -73.947661)
    Subway N/A
    Website www.MadisonHS.org
    Graduation Rate 81.0%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 82.0%
    College Career Rate 65.7%
    Pct Stu Safe 74.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 3,250
    Attendance Rate 92.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 450
    SAT Math 492
    SAT Writing 444
    Total Enrollment 3,250
    Female 42.0% (1,355)
    Male 58.3% (1,895)
    White 43.7% (1,421)
    Asian 20.2% (655)
    Black 17.7% (575)
    Hispanic 17.7% (576)
    Other 0.7% (23)
    Academic Opportunities

    CTE program(s) in: Business, Management & Administration, Information Technology, Law and Public Safety

    iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning

    STEM program; Extensive Music and Art Program including: Jazz, Orchestra, Marching Band, Fashion, Digital Photography and Ceramics

    Academy of Information Technology, Bio-Med, Law, Liberal Arts Academy, Academy of Finance, Math Academy, International Academy

    Madison Academy for Citizenship and Community Service (MACCS), Instructional Support Services

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP Economics, AP English, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP US Government and Politics, AP World History

    Bus

    B100, B2, B31, B41, B44, B44-SBS, B49, B7, B82, BM3, BM4

    Addtl Info1
    Extracurricular Activities

    Arista, Comic Book Club, Fidelitas, First Aide Club, Flag Squad, Gay-Straight Alliance, Key Club, Law Journal, Letters to Heroes, Magic Club, Marching Band, Math Honor Society, Math Team, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Multicultural, Science Honor Society, Senior Yearbook, S!NG, Spring Musical, Step Team, The Challenge, The MOUSE Squad, Women's Empowerment, and We The People. Clubs are continuously created based on student interest.

    School Sports
    Programs
    • Information Technology
    • Law Institute
    • Zoned
    Interests
    • Computer Science & Technology
    • Law & Government
    • Zoned
    Eligibility
    • Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
    • Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
    Audition Information
      Boro K
      School 10th Seats 1
      ELL Programs English as a New Language
      Language Classes Chinese (Cantonese), Italian, Russian, Spanish
      Diploma Endorsements Math, Science
      Neighborhood Madison
      Shared Space
      Campus Name
      Building Code K425
      Phone Number 718-758-7200
      Fax Number 718-758-7341
      School Email 22K425@schools.nyc.gov
      Grades 2018 12-Sep
      Final Grades 12-Sep
      Start Time 8:10am
      End Time 2:48pm
      Psal Sports Boys Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
      Psal Sports Girls Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
      Psal Sports Coed Golf, Stunt
      Girls
      Boys
      Pbat
      International
      Transfer
      Ptech
      Early College
      Geo Eligibility Open only to Brooklyn students/residents
      School Accessibility Description 1
      Codes K25B K25D K25Z
      Seats 10 Yes-10 Yes-10 Yes
      Primary Address Line 1 3787 Bedford Avenue
      City Brooklyn
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.61
      Lng -73.948
      Zip 11,229
      # Grade 9 950
      # Grade 10 974
      # Grade 11 655
      # Grade 12 671
      ELA Takers 756
      ELA Level 1 19.8% (150)
      ELA Level 2 39.6% (299)
      ELA Level 3 34.7% (262)
      ELA Level 4 6.0% (45)
      ELA Level 3+4 40.6% (307)
      Math Takers 734
      Math Level 1 25.2% (185)
      Math Level 2 42.4% (311)
      Math Level 3 22.9% (168)
      Math Level 4 9.5% (70)
      Math Level 3+4 32.4% (238)

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