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.
549
Total Students
38.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND TECHNOLOGY
Demographic Student Count
White13
Hispanic178
Black322
Asian21
Two or More10
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    322 (58.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    178 (32.4 %)
  • Asian
    21 (3.8 %)
  • White
    13 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.7 %)
  • 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 #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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND TECHNOLOGY
Grade Student Count
Grade 9131
Grade 10137
Grade 11166
Grade 12113
Ungraded2
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND TECHNOLOGY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22741.3%
Male32258.7%
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