BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND TECHNOLOGY

469 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.
469
Total Students
34.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND TECHNOLOGY
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic140
Black280
Asian21
Two or More8
American Indian8
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    280 (59.7%)
  • Hispanic
    140 (29.9%)
  • Asian
    21 (4.5%)
  • White
    10 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    8 (1.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4%)
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: 469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 418
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Grade 9 124
Grade 10 105
Grade 11 102
Grade 12 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND TECHNOLOGY
Grade Student Count
Grade 9124
Grade 10105
Grade 11102
Grade 12138
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND TECHNOLOGY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21846.5%
Male25153.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)