PROGRESS HIGH SCHOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS

www.progresshs.org

418 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Progress High School for Professional Careers, located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public secondary school dedicated to preparing students for both higher education and the modern workforce. True to its name, the school emphasizes career readiness by integrating professional skill-building into its academic programming. It aims to foster a supportive environment where students can explore various career pathways while meeting the rigorous requirements for a New York State Regents diploma.

The school is known for its focus on holistic student development, offering a blend of traditional academics and practical career preparation. By leveraging its location in Brooklyn, Progress High School often encourages student engagement with the community and provides opportunities for internships or work-based learning. The school’s mission centers on empowering its diverse student body to succeed in their post-secondary pursuits, whether they choose to enter the workforce immediately or transition to college, ensuring they leave with the practical skills and confidence needed for professional success.

418

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PROGRESS HIGH SCHOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	334
Black	69
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
334 (80.1%)
Black
69 (16.5%)
White
4 (1.0%)
Two or More
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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 #14
Phone:	(718)387-0228
Website:	http://www.progresshs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	393
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 90

Grade 10 114

Grade 11 118

Grade 12 94

Ungraded 2