Enrollment
469
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009404079
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #89 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology ranks #89 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #16 · New York
NCES ID 360009404079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 469 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 469 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 988 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #651.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 86.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #16 also operates Ps 40 George W Carver (465 students) and Ps 21 Crispus Attucks (430 students) alongside Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology compares
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Asian 4.5%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 40 George W Carver | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 21 Crispus Attucks | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boys and Girls High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance (the) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~469 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
How many students attend Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology?
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology has 469 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology?
83.2% of students at Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology is African American at 59.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology?
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology ranks #89 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
Is Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology a good school?
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #16?
Besides Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology, New York City Geographic District #16 also operates Ps 40 George W Carver (465 students), Ps 21 Crispus Attucks (430 students), and Boys and Girls High School (353 students). See the New York City Geographic District #16 district page for the complete list.
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