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/44872
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/13K430/HS/
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!

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

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
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)
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
Electives
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.

Method:
Requirement:
Offers are made based on Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) score.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents who take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT)
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
5,942
5,957
    Grade 12 Students
1536
1475
    Grade 11 Students
1331
1522
    Grade 10 Students
1567
1373
    Grade 9 Students
1508
1587
Avg. Class Size
31.9
Complaints / Suspensions
77 / 38
40 / 14
Attendance %
94%
93%
Graduation %
96%
96%
College %
85%
86%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
19,983 / 1429
1421
21,414 / 0
1498
Brooklyn Technical High School (K89S)
Applicants / Seats:

23,910 / 1,490 (16.05)
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 92% responded
Academic Rigor 
  86.00%
Academic Engagement 
  65.58%
Safety 
  87.22%
Bully Prevention 
  82.25%
Inclusivity 
  90.70%
Mental Support 
  73.50%
Environment 
  71.91%
Post-School Support 
  81.44%
Teacher Responses - 86% responded
Academic Rigor 
  82.33%
School Satisfaction 
  85.00%
Student Behavior 
  77.78%
Student Support 
  78.33%
School Leadership 
  72.20%
Instructional Clarity 
  75.00%
Instructional Development 
  77.18%
Post-School Support 
  89.13%
Family Responses - 89% responded
Education 
  87.50%
Teacher Support 
  75.00%
Safety 
  94.33%
School Community 
  87.11%
School Leadership 
  92.18%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

More information about NYC DOE surveys can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  97.30%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  87
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  74
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  99.50%
Avg. ACT English Score
  30
Avg. ACT Math Score
  31
Avg. ACT Reading Score
  32
Avg. ACT Science Score
  29
Avg. SAT Math Score
  706
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  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. More information can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality

Information on NYS Regents exams can be found here: https://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/high-school-regents-examinations

School Demographics (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 56.80%
Female 43.10%
Other 0.10%
English Language Learners:
  0.10%
Students with IEPs:
  1.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  51.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 60.20%
Black 5.60%
Hispanic 6.50%
White 24.20%
Other 3.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 17.50%
Black 8.90%
Hispanic 9.30%
White 56.70%
Other 7.60%
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