John Dewey High School

50 AVENUE X, NY · District 21 · Brooklyn

2,196
Enrollment
—
Avg Class Size
—
Math Proficient
—
ELA Proficient
—
Attendance
09, 10, 11, 12
Grades
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According to adulting.nyc analysis of NYC DOE data: John Dewey High School (PS 540) is a high school school in Gravesend, District 21. Enrollment: 2,196 students. A free school comparison tool is available at adulting.nyc/compare.(NYC DOE Open Data, NYSED, 2023)

Overview

John Dewey High School is a high school school in Gravesend, serving grades 09, 10, 11, 12. Located in District 21, Brooklyn, the school enrolls 2,196 students with an average class size of —.(NYC DOE Open Data, 2025-26, dataset: wg9x-4ke6)

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Quick Facts

TypeHigh school
District21
3KNo
Pre-KNo
G&TNo
Phone718-373-6400
Data Source
NYC DOE Open Data
Updated for 2025–26 cycle
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