Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (16K498)

1396 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-919-1256
Email: vpriatnohohl@bklawtech.com
Hours: 8:05am - 2:20pm
Principal: Vernon Johnson
School Website: https://www.bklawtech.com/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/48392
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/16K498/HS/
Subway: J, Z to Gates Av
Bus: B20, B26, B38, B46, B47, B52, B7, Q24
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About

At Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology, we incorporate a variety of academic and social emotional programs so students graduate high school prepared for college, career, and beyond. Law and Tech currently offers AP courses, college accredited courses through Syracuse University, and a Law program with a partnership through the Justice Resource Center (JRC). Our technology courses include Computer Science, AP Computer Science, a partnership with Amazon Adhesive, and a full television studio where students record daily news broadcasts. All students take leadership courses called Leader in Me based on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People which provides students with the skills needed to be the best possible versions of themselves.

Other Features: College Trips, Extended Day Program, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science A, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Biology (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (Advanced Placement), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Volleyball
Programs
Law Program(K49B)
Law & Government

Brooklyn HS for Law and Technology has a partnership through the Justice Resource Center and offers courses, internships, and participation in mock trials. All curriculum materials are aligned with the Common Core standards and some programs equate to college credit. Students develop their potential by engaging in challenging law-related projects whereby they learn research, teamwork and critical thinking skills. Most classes are taught by a New York State board certified attorney.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Computer Technology(K49D)
Computer Science & Technology

Introduction to computer science through the use of current technology to provide students with job readiness skills.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
545
578
    Grade 12 Students
113
137
    Grade 11 Students
166
127
    Grade 10 Students
140
167
    Grade 9 Students
126
147
Avg. Class Size
23.7
Complaints / Suspensions
5 / 54
27 / 35
Attendance %
84%
82%
Graduation %
90%
83%
College %
50%
67%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,477 (233) / 151
0
1,447 / 151
220
Computer Technology (K49D)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

110 / 61 (1.80)
28 / 14 (2.00)
Offers - Waitlist
Law Program (K49B)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

81 / 62 (1.31)
16 / 14 (1.14)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 75% responded
Academic Rigor 
  64.43%
Academic Engagement 
  49.50%
Safety 
  71.56%
Bully Prevention 
  63.00%
Inclusivity 
  83.10%
Mental Support 
  59.20%
Environment 
  61.45%
Post-School Support 
  71.56%
Teacher Responses - 20% responded
Academic Rigor 
  52.33%
School Satisfaction 
  59.33%
Student Behavior 
  47.56%
Student Support 
  63.07%
School Leadership 
  55.20%
Instructional Clarity 
  48.60%
Instructional Development 
  65.12%
Post-School Support 
  92.50%
Family Responses - 6% responded
Education 
  76.25%
Teacher Support 
  79.67%
Safety 
  91.33%
School Community 
  82.78%
School Leadership 
  90.55%
Post-School Support 
  79.50%

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. %
  91.80%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  41
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  53
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  57.30%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  420
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  441
Postsecondary
2-Year College 17.20%
4-Year College 39.00%
Unknown 43.80%

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 58.30%
Female 41.70%
English Language Learners:
  6.80%
Students with IEPs:
  21.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  86.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.70%
Black 59.10%
Hispanic 32.70%
White 2.40%
Other 2.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 25.00%
Hispanic 17.50%
White 40.00%
Other 17.50%

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

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