High School for Medical Professions: admissions and school facts
High School for Medical Professions (DBN 18K633) is a New York City public high school in Canarsie, Brooklyn with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 861 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 91% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 861
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 91%
- College and career rate
- 61%
- Students
- 345
- Applicants per seat
- 1
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)L49A
Focus: Health Professions
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
88 seats · 80 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
Our vision is to provide all students with access to the community for internships, field trips, and hands-on learning experiences while exploring interests in health professions. We expect that every student will undertake community service and become active, positive members of our community. We have a very dynamic school community and have many opportunities that are presented to our families.
Courses and languages
AP courses (5): Biology, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Psychology, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer
Students
- Girls
- 61%
- English language learners
- 19%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Economic need index
- 80%
- Asian
- 2%
- Black
- 83%
- Hispanic
- 8%
- White
- 6%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 80%
- Rigorous instruction
- 57%
- Supportive environment
- 64%
- Family and community ties
- 83%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 1600 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11236
- Neighborhood
- Canarsie
- Subway
- L to Canarsie - Rockaway Parkway
- Bus
- B103, B17, B42, B6, B60, B82, B82-SBS, BM2
- School hours
- 8:10 AM – 2:30 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into High School for Medical Professions?
High School for Medical Professions admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is High School for Medical Professions?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at High School for Medical Professions?
The average SAT was 861 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at High School for Medical Professions?
91% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 61% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is High School for Medical Professions and how do you get there?
The school is at 1600 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn. Subway: L to Canarsie - Rockaway Parkway. Bus: B103, B17, B42, B6, B60, B82, B82-SBS, BM2.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are