JHS 201 DYKER HEIGHTS (THE)
JHS 201 DYKER HEIGHTS (THE) is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 1,584 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 86 teachers, JHS 201 DYKER HEIGHTS (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
JHS 201, commonly known as The Dyker Heights School, is a highly regarded public middle school located in the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-known throughout the district for its strong academic reputation and its commitment to fostering a disciplined, rigorous learning environment. It draws a diverse student body from the surrounding community and is frequently recognized for high student achievement, particularly in mathematics and English Language Arts.
Beyond its core curriculum, JHS 201 offers a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs designed to engage students during their formative middle school years. The school places a significant emphasis on preparing students for competitive high school admissions, including specialized high schools within the NYC Department of Education system. With its central location on 12th Avenue and its long-standing history in the community, JHS 201 remains a sought-after choice for families in Brooklyn looking for a structured and academically focused middle school experience.
For more information, contact JHS 201 DYKER HEIGHTS (THE) at (718) 833-9363 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11228-2699
(718) 833-9363
JHS 201 DYKER HEIGHTS (THE) is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 1,584 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20
- Total Students:
- 1,584
- Teachers:
- 86.98
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,584 students
- Asian
- 51.8%
- White
- 31.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.