PS 373 BROOKLYN TRANSITION CENTER

433 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

433

Total Students

82.5

Full-Time Teachers

5.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 373 BROOKLYN TRANSITION CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	141
Black	238
Asian	18
Two or More	6
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Black
238 (55.0%)
Hispanic
141 (32.6%)
White
22 (5.1%)
Asian
18 (4.2%)
Two or More
6 (1.4%)
American Indian
6 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
Phone:	(718)782-6800
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 2

Grade 12 1

Ungraded 430