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Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology

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The mission of Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology is to intellectually prepare, morally inspire, and socially motivate every student to become a leader in this vastly changing society. Our curriculum in Bio-medical Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, and Law are blueprints for all students to succeed in any competitive college program. At Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology, the overall goal is to cultivate exceptional leaders prepared to serve and lead globally.

Prgram Description
  • Study of Criminal, Civil, Family Law, Politics and Social Activism. Participation in Internships and Community Service.
  • Introduction to computer science through the use of current technology to provide students with job readiness skills.
Admissions Priority
  • Open to New York City residents
  • Open to New York City residents
Offer Rate
    Requirements
    • Course Grades: English (60-100), Math (55-100), Social Studies (55-100), Science (65-100)
    • Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (1.9-4.5), Math (1.8-4.5)
    • Attendance and Punctuality
    Methods Screened Ed. Opt.
    Seats 9th Grade GE 63 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 603 745 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 10 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled Y Y
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 13 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 77 143 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 6 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Filled N Y
    Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Location 1396 Broadway, Brooklyn NY 11221 (40.688399, -73.920603)
    Subway J, Z to Gates Ave
    Website www.bklawtech.com
    Graduation Rate 72.7%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 60.0%
    College Career Rate 51.9%
    Pct Stu Safe 76.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 650
    Attendance Rate 90.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 401
    SAT Math 395
    SAT Writing 383
    Total Enrollment 650
    Female 39.0% (251)
    Male 61.4% (399)
    White 1.2% (8)
    Asian 2.5% (16)
    Black 70.6% (459)
    Hispanic 24.0% (156)
    Other 1.7% (11)
    Academic Opportunities

    CTE program(s) in: Law and Public Safety

    iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning

    Access to Law and Technology Programs: Youth Court, ESI, Civil Rights and Patent Law; Technology Program provides experiences in Web Design

    Computer Programming, iCareers, Online Courses; Volunteers mentor our scholars through Community Service Internships

    Multicultural Literature, Conflict Resolution/Peer Mediation, Debate, College and Career Prep, TV and Music Production Studio, College Now, Calculus

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP English, AP Spanish

    Bus

    B20, B26, B38, B46, B47, B52, B7, Q24

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    Extracurricular Activities

    Expanded Success Initiative, Tutorials, STEM/Robotics, Chess, College and Career Fairs/Tours, Computer, Culinary Institute, Creative Writing, Dance, Debate Team, DJ, ‘Give Receive, Assistance Confidence and Excellence', Green House, Homework Help, Math, Music, Music Production, Saturday Academy, Newspaper, Website, Science, Step, Student Government, Teacher Assistants, Television, Test Prep, Tutoring, TV/Video Production, Video Game, Yearbook, YLGC Employment (working in the school), Youth Court

    School Sports

    Boys: Baseball, Intramural Basketball, Fitness Center, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Track, Volleyball; Girls: Intramural Basketball, Dance/Cheerleading, Double Dutch, Fitness Center, Karate, Softball, Step Team, Track

    Programs
    • Academy for Social Justice
    • Computer Technology
    Interests
    • Law & Government
    • Computer Science & Technology
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro K
        School 10th Seats 1
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements
        Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
        Shared Space
        Campus Name
        Building Code K987
        Phone Number 718-919-1256
        Fax Number 718-852-4593
        School Email Vjohnson5@schools.nyc.gov
        Grades 2018 12-Sep
        Final Grades 12-Sep
        Start Time 8am
        End Time 3pm
        Psal Sports Boys Basketball, Outdoor Track
        Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Indoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
        Psal Sports Coed
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description 1
        Codes K49B K49D
        Seats 10 Yes-10 Yes-10
        Primary Address Line 1 1396 Broadway
        City Brooklyn
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.688
        Lng -73.921
        Zip 11,221
        # Grade 9 155
        # Grade 10 170
        # Grade 11 174
        # Grade 12 151
        ELA Takers 141
        ELA Level 1 36.9% (52)
        ELA Level 2 47.5% (67)
        ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3+4 15.6% (22)
        Math Takers 133
        Math Level 1 57.9% (77)
        Math Level 2 30.8% (41)
        Math Level 3 9.8% (13)
        Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 3+4 11.3% (15)

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