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.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 86%

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:

  • 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 Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Program Details
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
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
484
545
578
    Grade 12 Students
141
113
137
    Grade 11 Students
136
166
127
    Grade 10 Students
106
140
167
    Grade 9 Students
101
126
147
Avg. Class Size
24.5
23.7
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 31 / 13
5 / 54 / 33
27 / 35 / 18
Attendance %
83%
84%
82%
Graduation %
84%
90%
83%
College %
56%
50%
67%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,730 (296) / 151
0
1,477 (233) / 151
0
1,447 / 151
220

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 (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.29%
Academic Engagement 
  60.62%
Safety 
  71.75%
Bully Prevention 
  62.38%
Inclusivity 
  83.70%
Mental Support 
  65.67%
Environment 
  64.50%
Post-School Support 
  77.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  50.00%
School Satisfaction 
  56.08%
Student Behavior 
  50.00%
Student Support 
  69.43%
School Leadership 
  44.85%
Instructional Clarity 
  54.00%
Instructional Development 
  64.21%
Post-School Support 
  82.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.56%
Teacher Support 
  82.57%
Safety 
  92.00%
School Community 
  77.11%
School Leadership 
  91.00%
Post-School Support 
  97.00%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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%

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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 55.00%
Female 45.00%
English Language Learners:
  4.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  20.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  86.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 5.00%
Black 59.50%
Hispanic 32.00%
White 1.70%
Other 1.80%
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 
  100.00%

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 (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services83 (97%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services34 (85%)N/A (N/A)6 (15%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (78%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (22%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (93%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (7%)
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 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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