BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND TECHNOLOGY
549 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
549
Total Students
38.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic | 178 |
| Black | 322 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Two or More | 10 |
| American Indian | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black322 (58.7 %)
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Hispanic178 (32.4 %)
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Asian21 (3.8 %)
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White13 (2.4 %)
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Two or More10 (1.8 %)
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American Indian4 (0.7 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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 #16 |
| Phone: | (718)919-1256 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 549 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 38.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 418 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 6 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
131
Grade 10
137
Grade 11
166
Grade 12
113
Ungraded
2
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 131 |
| Grade 10 | 137 |
| Grade 11 | 166 |
| Grade 12 | 113 |
| Ungraded | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 227 | 41.3% |
| Male | 322 | 58.7% |
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