JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL

www.madisonhs.org

3,630 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

James Madison High School, located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, is one of New York City’s most historic and academically prominent public secondary schools. Since its founding in 1925, it has built a reputation for excellence, serving a diverse student body and maintaining a long-standing tradition of rigorous academics. The school offers a wide variety of honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, along with specialized programs such as the Law Institute and the Digital Media Academy, which are designed to prepare students for success in higher education and competitive professional fields.

Beyond its academic curriculum, James Madison is well-known for its vibrant extracurricular culture and strong sense of school spirit. The school hosts a large array of clubs, championship-level athletic teams, and arts programs, which provide students with a well-rounded experience. Historically, the school is famous for its notable alumni, including multiple Supreme Court Justices, politicians, and distinguished professionals, solidifying its place as a cornerstone institution in the New York City Department of Education.

3,630

Total Students

211.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,770
Hispanic	613
Black	437
Asian	716
Two or More	63
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	22

White
1,770 (48.8 %)
Asian
716 (19.7 %)
Hispanic
613 (16.9 %)
Black
437 (12.0 %)
Two or More
63 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
22 (0.6 %)
American Indian
9 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22
Phone:	(718)758-7200
Website:	http://www.madisonhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	211.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,806
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	149

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1,000

Grade 10 874

Grade 11 843

Grade 12 907

Ungraded 6