Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (16K498)

1396 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-919-1256
Hours: 8:05am - 2:20pm
School Website: https://www.bklawtech.com/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/16K498/
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School Leader: Angela Eversley Milton (aeversleymilton@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Elizabeth Bosman (ebosman@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Melinda Rivera (mrivera22@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Shadira Hooks (shooks100@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Melanie Judson (mjudson2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Michael Farina (mfarina2@schools.nyc.gov)
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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.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 86%

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Extended Day Program, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation

School Features:

  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), 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
PSAL Team
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
Clubs
Art Club & Apparel Design, Book Club, Debate, Drama Club, Mock Trial, My Sister's Keeper, Photography Club
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) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:103 / 62 (1.66)81 / 62 (1.31)
SWD applicants/seats:14 / 14 (1.00)16 / 14 (1.14)
Rank Avg: 5.90
OffersOffers - Waitlist
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) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:155 / 61 (2.54)110 / 61 (1.80)
SWD applicants/seats:24 / 14 (1.71)28 / 14 (2.00)
Rank Avg: 6.07
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
469
484
545
    Grade 12 Students
137
141
113
    Grade 11 Students
100
136
166
    Grade 10 Students
105
106
140
    Grade 9 Students
127
101
126
Avg. Class Size
24.8
24.5
23.7
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
13.3
14.4
14.7
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 3
<5 / 31 / 13
5 / 54 / 33
Attendance %
83%
84%
Graduation %
84%
90%
College %
56%
50%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,730 (296) / 151
0
1,477 (233) / 151
0

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 56% responded
Academic Rigor 
  64.17%
Academic Engagement 
  57.18%
Safety 
  69.13%
Bully Prevention 
  60.25%
Inclusivity 
  70.00%
Mental Support 
  60.63%
Environment 
  57.86%
Post-School Support 
  71.50%
Teacher Responses 68% responded
Academic Rigor 
  52.50%
School Satisfaction 
  49.00%
Student Behavior 
  34.11%
Student Support 
  60.13%
School Leadership 
  52.07%
Instructional Clarity 
  45.20%
Instructional Development 
  58.33%
Post-School Support 
  64.50%
Family Responses 23% responded
Education 
  85.13%
Teacher Support 
  80.33%
Safety 
  82.33%
School Community 
  63.63%
School Leadership 
  78.50%
Post-School Support 
  84.50%
IEP Support 
  84.33%

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. %
  84.10%
CC Regents
  58
Non-CC Regents
  63
Impact Score
  0.33
Performance Score
  0.37
College Aptitude
CCR
  32.60%
SAT Math
  422
SAT R/W
  454
Postsecondary
2-Year College 24.30%
4-Year College 26.10%
Unknown 49.60%

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 53.50%
Female 46.50%
English Language Learners:
  8.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  21.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  89.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 5.10%
Black 59.70%
Hispanic 29.60%
White 2.10%
Other 3.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 27.80%
Hispanic 19.40%
White 36.10%
Other 16.70%

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

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  20.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  18.60%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  88.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  12.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  56
Regents Gl. Hist.
  65
Regents US Hist.
  67
Regents Algebra I
  53
Regents Living Env.
  51
4-Year Grad. Rate
  81.8
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  84.33%

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

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services86 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services42 (75%)N/A (N/A)14 (25%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (90%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (10%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (91%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (9%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School9 (75%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
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 English
  43
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  53
4-Year Grad. Rate
  50
ELL Progress
  65

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

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