PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers: admissions and school facts
PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers (DBN 14K474) is a New York City public high school in Bushwick, Brooklyn with 3 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 791 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 79% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 3
- Average SAT
- 791
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 79%
- College and career rate
- 43%
- Students
- 414
- Applicants per seat
- 0–1
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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.)K87A
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.
69 seats · 28 applicants · under 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)K87B
Focus: Teaching
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.
28 seats · 16 applicants · 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)K87H
Focus: Performing Arts
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.
28 seats · 20 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
PROGRESS High School, an Early College Secondary School whose students may choose to attend college courses at Long Island University (Brooklyn), and City Tech. We offer innovative programs in STEM Professional Careers, Pre-Med, Pre-Teaching and an Award Winning Instrumental Music and Art Program. PROGRESS is a rich, multi-faceted academic gem with a legacy of academic, athletic, and social excellence. Our vision is focused on culturally relevant education and rigorous instruction to equip students with the necessary skills and human compassion to be successful in a global society. PROGRESS HS has an all inclusive model deeply rooted in the mission, principles and integrated practices of our dedicated faculty and staff.
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (10): Biology, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Spanish Language and Culture, Spanish Literature and Culture, Studio Art - 2D, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed: Golf
Students
- Girls
- 41%
- English language learners
- 36%
- Students with disabilities
- 25%
- Economic need index
- 93%
- Asian
- 1%
- Black
- 14%
- Hispanic
- 82%
- White
- 2%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- Native American
- 0%
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
- 84%
- Rigorous instruction
- 61%
- Supportive environment
- 62%
- Family and community ties
- 99%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 850 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
- Neighborhood
- Bushwick
- Subway
- L to Grand St
- Bus
- B24, B43, B60, Q54, Q59
- School hours
- 8:15 AM – 2:35 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers?
PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers 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 PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers?
The average SAT was 791 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 PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers?
79% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 43% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is PROGRESS High School for Professional Careers and how do you get there?
The school is at 850 Grand Street, Brooklyn. Subway: L to Grand St. Bus: B24, B43, B60, Q54, Q59.
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