James Madison High School: admissions and school facts
James Madison High School (DBN 22K425) is a New York City public high school in Madison, Brooklyn with 3 admissions programs. Admission: Screened, Zoned guarantee. Its average SAT is 1030 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 89% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 3
- Average SAT
- 1030
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 89%
- College and career rate
- 76%
- Students
- 4158
- Applicants per seat
- 3–19
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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.
ScreenedK25B
Focus: Health Professions
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
73 seats · 1411 applicants · 19 per seat
ScreenedK25D
Focus: Law & Government
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
131 seats · 1353 applicants · 10 per seat
Zoned guaranteeK25Z
Priority or a guarantee for students who live in the school's zone.
448 seats · 1130 applicants · 3 per seat
About the school
The mission of James Madison High School is to engage, challenge, and educate the minds of our students. Our classroom communities inspire and encourage our students to ask questions, seek answers, and taken an ownership role in their education. Our educators, staff, and students herald community connectedness within the walls of our school itself and strive to give back to the communities around us. In our efforts to continue our growth as individuals, all members of James Madison High School ask, "What's next?" Our collective responses continue to shape us as individuals and grow our academic, athletic, and creative communities.
Courses and languages
Languages: Mandarin, Spanish
AP courses (24): Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, European History, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Physics 1, Psychology, Research, Seminar, Spanish Language and Culture, Spanish Literature and Culture, Statistics, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Boys: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed: Golf, Stunt
Students
- Girls
- 47%
- English language learners
- 15%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Economic need index
- 69%
- Asian
- 20%
- Black
- 10%
- Hispanic
- 16%
- White
- 52%
- Multi-racial
- 2%
- 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
- 86%
- Rigorous instruction
- 53%
- Supportive environment
- 59%
- Family and community ties
- 78%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 3787 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229
- Neighborhood
- Madison
- Subway
- B, Q to Kings Hwy (0.5 mi); Q to Avenue M (0.8 mi); Q to Avenue U (0.8 mi)
- Bus
- B100, B2, B31, B44, B44-SBS, B49, B7, B82, B82-SBS, BM3, BM4
- School hours
- 8:10 AM – 2:48 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into James Madison High School?
James Madison High School admits students through: Screened, Zoned guarantee. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is James Madison High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 3 to 19 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at James Madison High School?
The average SAT was 1030 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 James Madison High School?
89% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 76% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is James Madison High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 3787 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. Subway: B, Q to Kings Hwy (0.5 mi); Q to Avenue M (0.8 mi); Q to Avenue U (0.8 mi). Bus: B100, B2, B31, B44, B44-SBS, B49, B7, B82, B82-SBS, BM3, BM4.
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