At a Glance
A highly selective screened school with a law and technology focus serving a high-need community where parent trust is strong but teacher leadership confidence lags
Families seeking a structured, screened high school with clear law and technology pathways, who value high parent-teacher trust and small classes, and who can navigate the competitive admissions process. Parents should be aware of the teacher leadership trust gap and verify academic outcomes independently, as test score data was not available. Ideal for motivated students in District 16 and surrounding areas willing to commute for a specialized high school experience.
- Zero suspensions — discipline approach differs from district average
- Highly selective admissions (7-9% offer rates) with two specialized programs
- STEM and law-focused curriculum with AP offerings
- Very high parent trust scores (90%+ in principal and teachers)
- Small class sizes (17.9 average, matching district)
- Computer Technology and Social Justice tracks provide clear academic pathways
- No academic test score data available — cannot verify student performance
- Teacher trust in leadership is significantly lower than parent trust (54% vs 90%)
- Only 25 teacher survey responses — may not represent full faculty perspective
- Low district ratings among peer schools — ranks below several charter and district options
- Asthma and lead exposure risks in neighborhood housing stock
- Safety perceptions are low despite high transit accessibility
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 16
Among District 16 peer schools, this school does not appear in the top-rated list, which includes Success Academy Charter School (95/100), Brooklyn Brownstone School (84/100), and Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School (83/100). Those schools have notably higher overall ratings. However, this is a screened school with competitive admissions, drawing applicants from beyond the neighborhood — unlike zoned elementary schools in the peer comparison. The district average overall rating is 2.29/4, and this school's relative position is unclear without composite score data.
Academic performance data was not provided in this dataset, making it difficult to assess how students are performing against district benchmarks. The school offers AP Courses and STEM programming, with a program richness score of 90/100 indicating robust academic offerings. The average class size of 17.9 matches the district average exactly.
The survey data reveals a notable disconnect: parents report very high trust in teachers (92%) and the principal (90%), with 88% satisfaction overall. However, teachers tell a different story — only 54% trust the principal, 49% trust colleagues, and just 58% rate instruction quality. With only 25 teacher responses versus 101 family responses, the teacher perspective may be limited, but the gap is significant enough to note. On the positive side, there were zero suspensions, suggesting a different approach to discipline compared to the district average of 1%.
The student body is predominantly Black (59%) and Hispanic (33%), reflecting the neighborhood's demographics in a community where median household income is $70,755 with a 23% poverty rate. With 21% IEP students and an 84.2% economic need index, this is a high-need population. The diversity index of 53% is moderate. A third of students are Hispanic, creating a multiracial community that mirrors the surrounding Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood.
Bedford-Stuyvesant is a transit-rich neighborhood with a 94.64 transit score — families can get here easily via subway. However, safety indicators show concerns: a crime density of 3,817.5, elevated PM2.5 levels (9.15), and a 20% elevated lead rate in older housing. The area has high family density (87.36%) and a 40.8% BA+ education rate among adults, suggesting educated parents seeking options. With only 26.7% homeownership and high poverty (23%), this is a community in transition.
The neighborhood is highly walkable with excellent transit access. Families can easily commute from surrounding areas via subway. The school is in a populated, family-dense section of Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 101 families responded (23% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
Study of criminal, civil, and 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.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 9 to 12 in Bedford-Stuyvesant (East).
- What grades does Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology serve?
- Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology?
- Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology is a screened school — it admits by application, weighing grades, attendance, and sometimes a test or interview.
- Is Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology public, charter, or private?
- Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology is a public school in NYC Community School District 16.
- What neighborhood is Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology in?
- Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology is in Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Brooklyn.
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