PS 373 BROOKLYN TRANSITION CENTER
PS 373 BROOKLYN TRANSITION CENTER is a public secondary school that is part of the NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 418 students. With about 62 teachers, PS 373 BROOKLYN TRANSITION CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.
P.S. 373, also known as the Brooklyn Transition Center, is a specialized New York City public school located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn. The school is dedicated to serving students with diverse learning needs, specifically focusing on those who require specialized instruction and support services to succeed academically and developmentally. By fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, the school aims to provide a tailored educational experience that addresses the individual strengths and challenges of its student body.
The core mission of the Brooklyn Transition Center is to prepare students for life beyond the classroom by emphasizing functional academics, vocational training, and the development of essential life skills. The school works closely with families and community partners to provide a structured transition program, helping students navigate the shift toward greater independence as they approach adulthood. Through a combination of therapeutic support and individualized educational programming, P.S. 373 strives to empower its students to achieve their personal best and participate more fully in their communities.
For more information, contact PS 373 BROOKLYN TRANSITION CENTER at (718) 782-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11206
(718) 782-6800
PS 373 BROOKLYN TRANSITION CENTER is a public school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 418 enrolled students. See other public other schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
- Total Students:
- 418
- Teachers:
- 62.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 418 students
- Black or African American
- 53.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 37.6%
- White
- 4.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 26.3%
- Male
- 73.7%
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.