BROOKLYN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

BROOKLYN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 5,839 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 245 teachers, BROOKLYN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

BROOKLYN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL, commonly known as "Brooklyn Tech," is one of the most prestigious and historic public high schools in the United States. Located in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, it is one of the city's elite Specialized High Schools, meaning admission is based solely on a student's performance on the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). As one of the largest high schools in the country, it serves a diverse and highly competitive student body, offering a rigorous academic environment that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The school is renowned for its expansive, college-like campus and its state-of-the-art facilities, which include advanced research labs, engineering shops, and media centers. Brooklyn Tech operates on a unique "major" system, where students choose a specialized track—such as software engineering, aerospace engineering, architecture, or biological sciences—after their freshman year. This structure allows students to gain hands-on technical experience alongside a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum. With a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, the school consistently produces a high volume of National Merit Scholarship finalists and sends its graduates to many of the world’s top-tier universities.

For more information, contact BROOKLYN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at (718) 804-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.