Brooklyn Technical High School (13K430)

29 Ft Greene Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-804-6400
Hours: 8:45am - 3:35pm
School Website: https://bths.edu
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/13K430/
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School Leader: David Newman (dnewman2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Elmer Anderson (eanderson18@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Mary Huhn (mhuhn@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Diana Liu (dliu3@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Lisa Iacono (liacono@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Dema Bader (dbader2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Erica Gindi (egindi4@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
Brooklyn Technical High School (13K430) is the nation's largest high school and a Specialized High School, with admission granted exclusively based on the score obtained on the SHSAT. The school provides a stimulating and transformational school environment through state-of-the-art facilities, including classrooms and labs designed to university and industry standards, [more]
Academic Score
  90.27%
Survey Score
  81.49%
About & Events

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 [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 88%

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), Financial Literacy Coursework

School Features:

  • Specialized School
  • SHSAT Required
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

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 [more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
French, German, Italian, Mandarin, 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
PSAL Team
Brooklyn Technical
Clubs
3D Design And Assembly, 4H, Abortion Access, Accounting and Captials club, ACS Chem Club, Active Community Teamwork (ACT) Club, Adopted Student Alliance Club, ADVANCED Badminton, ADVANCED Baseball & Fitness Club, ADVANCED Bowling [more]
Art Courses
Chorus/Singing, Design and Applied Arts, Digital Media Arts, Exploring Music, Orchestra/Strings, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
Brooklyn Tech offers a robust visual and performing arts program alongside its reputation for excellence in STEM education. Multiple levels and varieties of instrumental, orchestral, and choral courses are available for students to take throughout their four years at Tech. Advanced Placement Music Theory is also offered. The annual Fall [more]
Programs & Offers
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.

Method:
Requirement:
Offers are made based on Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) score.

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
Applicants / Seats: 18,256 / 1,120 (16.30)23,910 / 1,490 (16.05)
SHSAT Cutoffs (9th) 505507
SHSAT Cutoffs (10th) 537543
SHSAT Discovery Range 455 - 491
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
5,848
5,804
5,942
    Grade 12 Students
1579
1352
1536
    Grade 11 Students
1464
1550
1331
    Grade 10 Students
1406
1487
1567
    Grade 9 Students
1399
1415
1508
Avg. Class Size
30.1
29.7
31.9
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
19.5
20.2
20.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
44 / 0 / 7
91 / 12 / 31
77 / 38 / 10
Attendance %
94%
94%
Graduation %
97%
96%
College %
84%
85%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
20,295 / 1120
1403
19,904 / 1168
1422
19,983 / 1429
1421
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 92% responded
Academic Rigor 
  87.00%
Academic Engagement 
  69.64%
Safety 
  86.75%
Bully Prevention 
  83.38%
Inclusivity 
  85.64%
Mental Support 
  73.88%
Environment 
  68.50%
Post-School Support 
  77.00%
Teacher Responses 81% responded
Academic Rigor 
  86.00%
School Satisfaction 
  81.25%
Student Behavior 
  82.44%
Student Support 
  85.20%
School Leadership 
  85.07%
Instructional Clarity 
  83.20%
Instructional Development 
  83.56%
Post-School Support 
  90.00%
Family Responses 88% responded
Education 
  90.63%
Teacher Support 
  73.00%
Safety 
  82.33%
School Community 
  63.63%
School Leadership 
  83.40%
Post-School Support 
  91.50%
IEP Support 
  93.33%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  97.70%
CC Regents
  88
Non-CC Regents
  87
Impact Score
  0.81
Performance Score
  0.95
College Aptitude
CCR
  94.40%
ACT English
  30.7
ACT Math
  31.3
ACT Reading
  31.5
ACT Science
  30.2
SAT Math
  711
SAT R/W
  679
Postsecondary
2-Year College 4.10%
4-Year College 84.70%
Other Postsecondary 0.10%
Unknown 11.10%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 57.00%
Female 42.90%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  0.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  2.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  51.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 58.50%
Black 5.20%
Hispanic 7.30%
White 24.00%
Other 5.00%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 18.90%
Black 8.40%
Hispanic 9.10%
White 57.50%
Other 6.10%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  2.10%
Students with SETSS
  0.20%
Students with ICT
  0.90%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  92.00%
Has all services
  94.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  6.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  87
Regents Gl. Hist.
  86
Regents US Hist.
  84
Regents Living Env.
  87
4-Year Grad. Rate
  94.1
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  93.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services66 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
SETSS18 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services79 (91%)N/A (N/A)8 (9%)
Hearing Education Services12 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy14 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy28 (78%)N/A (N/A)8 (22%)
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 (2023-24)
Regents Algebra I
  90
Regents Living Env.
  90
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