Brooklyn Technical High School (13K430)

29 Ft Greene Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-804-6400
Email: info@bths.edu
Hours: 8:45am - 3:35pm
Principal: David Newman
School Website: https://bths.edu
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/13K430/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
Building Access Profile: View profile
Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5 to Nevins St; A to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; B, Q, R to DeKalb Av; C to Lafayette Av; D, N to Atlantic Av; G to Fulton St
Bus: B103, B25, B26, B37, B38, B41, B45, B52, B54, B62, B63, B65, B67, B69
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About

Brooklyn Tech is the nation's largest high school. Much of the school's facilities have been reborn for the 21st century, the school is a national model for excellence and has a stimulating environment that fosters transformational education and personal growth. Through input from its STEM partners, our classrooms and labs are on par with university and industry standards. The very active Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation enriches the culture of the school, supports student and faculty initiatives, and is an incubator for new school programs. Students are provided an immersive experience that includes 10 courses in one of 19 different majors as well as the opportunity to participate in the largest Advanced Placement program in the world!

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 90%

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture and General Technology, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Media

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE)

School Features:

  • Specialized School
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP Italian Language and Culture, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Biology (College Course [Uncredited]), Calculus (Advanced Math), Calculus (College Course [Uncredited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Chemistry (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (College Course [Uncredited]), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Chinese, Italian, Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Golf, Stunt
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Art Disciplines
Music, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (2 per year), Concerts (4 per year), Dance Performances (5 per year), Films (1 per year), Theatre Performances (2 per year)
Programs
Brooklyn Technical High School(K89S)
Science & Math

Admission to this Specialized High School is based solely on the score obtained on the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT). Students should speak to their school counselors in the Fall to register for the SHSAT.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Offers are made based on Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) score.
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
5,804
5,942
5,957
    Grade 12 Students
1352
1536
1475
    Grade 11 Students
1550
1331
1522
    Grade 10 Students
1487
1567
1373
    Grade 9 Students
1415
1508
1587
Avg. Class Size
29.7
31.9
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
52 / 12 / 31
77 / 38 / 10
40 / 14 / 31
Attendance %
94%
93%
Graduation %
97%
96%
96%
College %
84%
85%
86%
SHSAT Cutoff Score
507
503
506
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
19,904 / 1168
1422
19,983 / 1429
1421
21,414 / 0
1498
Brooklyn Technical High School (K89S)
Applicants / Seats:
23,910 / 1,490 (16.05)
23,910 / 1,490 (16.05)
23,910 / 1,490 (16.05)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  86.86%
Academic Engagement 
  73.77%
Safety 
  87.50%
Bully Prevention 
  83.38%
Inclusivity 
  92.50%
Mental Support 
  75.56%
Environment 
  67.00%
Post-School Support 
  83.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  81.60%
School Satisfaction 
  85.33%
Student Behavior 
  81.75%
Student Support 
  85.00%
School Leadership 
  75.15%
Instructional Clarity 
  76.67%
Instructional Development 
  89.31%
Post-School Support 
  91.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  93.56%
Teacher Support 
  79.00%
Safety 
  94.33%
School Community 
  79.22%
School Leadership 
  92.50%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
IEP Support 
  91.67%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  97.30%
CC Regents
  87
Non-CC Regents
  86
Impact Score
  0.68
Performance Score
  0.89
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  99.50%
ACT English
  30.3
ACT Math
  30.5
ACT Reading
  31.5
ACT Science
  28.9
SAT Math
  706
SAT R/W
  675
Postsecondary
2-Year College 2.80%
4-Year College 81.30%
Other Postsecondary 0.10%
Unknown 15.80%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 56.50%
Female 43.40%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  0.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  2.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  51.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 60.20%
Black 5.10%
Hispanic 6.80%
White 24.00%
Other 3.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 17.50%
Black 8.90%
Hispanic 9.30%
White 56.70%
Other 7.60%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  1.70%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  0.60%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  94.00%
Has all services
  73.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  27.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
2.19
Regents English
  88
Regents Gl. Hist.
  83
Regents US Hist.
  87
4-Year Grad. Rate
  86.7
IEP Support 
  91.67%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services53 (91%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS13 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services76 (93%)N/A (N/A)6 (7%)
Hearing Education Services>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Occupational Therapy9 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2022-23)
Regents Gl. Hist.
  85
Regents US Hist.
  87
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