TRANSIT TECH CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL

www.transittechhs.org

795 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Transit Tech Career and Technical Education (CTE) High School, located in the East New York section of Brooklyn, is a specialized institution dedicated to providing students with a blend of rigorous academic instruction and industry-specific vocational training. The school is well-regarded for its focus on preparing students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into technical careers. By aligning its curriculum with real-world industry standards, Transit Tech offers students a unique educational pathway that emphasizes practical application, hands-on experience, and professional skill development.

Beyond its academic core, the school is known for its specialized programs, which include fields such as automotive technology, computer technology, and engineering, among others. These programs are designed to provide students with industry-recognized certifications and the technical proficiency necessary to excel in an evolving global economy. By fostering a learning environment that connects classroom theory to professional practice, Transit Tech aims to empower its students with the confidence and expertise needed to thrive in competitive career fields after graduation.

795

Total Students

77.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRANSIT TECH CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	239
Black	376
Asian	83
Two or More	57
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	7

Black
376 (47.3%)
Hispanic
239 (30.1%)
Asian
83 (10.4%)
Two or More
57 (7.2%)
American Indian
20 (2.5%)
White
13 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19
Phone:	(718)647-5204
Website:	http://www.transittechhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	795
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	642
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 239

Grade 10 246

Grade 11 182

Grade 12 126

Ungraded 2