Serving 549 students in grades 9-12, Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology's student population of 549 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2078 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
32%
29%
Black
59%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology's ranking?
Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology is ranked #2078 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology often compared to?
Brooklyn High School For Law And Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology?
The graduation rate of Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology?
549 students attend Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology?
Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology offer ?
Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology part of?
Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology is part of New York City Geographic District #16 School District.
In what neighborhood is Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology located?
Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology is located in the Ocean Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Ocean Hill.
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