- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009404079
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #89 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology shrank from 549 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 360009404079 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 12.3:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 40 George W Carver (465 students)
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology shrank from 549 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
469 students
- Ps 40 George W
Ps 40 George W Carver
465 students
- Ps 21 Crispus
Ps 21 Crispus Attucks
430 students
- Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls High School
353 students
- Brooklyn Brown
Brooklyn Brownstone School
352 students
- Brooklyn Acade
Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance (the)
222 students
What this shows Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology compares
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~469 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), down 64.
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.