BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND TECHNOLOGY

BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND TECHNOLOGY is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 599 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND TECHNOLOGY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND TECHNOLOGY (BHSLT), located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a secondary school that emphasizes a specialized curriculum focused on legal studies and modern technology. The school aims to prepare students for higher education and professional careers by integrating core academic subjects with hands-on applications in law, policy, and digital literacy. By offering elective courses and extracurricular programs related to legal advocacy, mock trials, and technical skills, the school fosters critical thinking and analytical problem-solving among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, BHSLT is known for creating a structured environment that prioritizes college and career readiness. The school maintains a focus on community engagement, often encouraging students to take an active role in civic discourse and social responsibility. With its strategic location on Broadway, the school serves as a hub for local students, providing them with a blend of traditional college-preparatory coursework and targeted vocational exploration designed to help them navigate the complexities of both the legal field and the rapidly evolving technology sector.

For more information, contact BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND TECHNOLOGY at (718) 919-1256 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1396 BROADWAY
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
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BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND TECHNOLOGY is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 599 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
599
Teachers:
35.21
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 599 students

Black or African American
63.4%
Hispanic/Latino
28.5%
Asian
3.3%
White
2.5%
Two or more races
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
39.6%
Male
60.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.