At a Glance
A screened CTE high school with strong career pathways and high family trust, serving a neighborhood where families value practical skills and post-graduation outcomes
Families in East New York and surrounding areas who want a career-focused pathway with college options, and who value a school where trust between families and staff is high. Students interested in transit, industrial electronics, or computer forensics will find genuine career preparation here. Works well for families who prioritize practical skills and workforce readiness over traditional academic prestige, and who are comfortable with a neighborhood school that reflects the community's demographics.
- Screened CTE admissions with competitive Computer Forensic program (14.3% offer rate)
- Exceptional family-teacher-principal trust scores all at 93%
- Very low suspension rate (7 total) despite high economic need
- Strong career pathway options in transit and industrial trades
- 10 athletics programs including cricket and handball — uncommon in NYC public schools
- 31% IEP population served with integrated support
- No test score data provided limits ability to assess academic performance trends
- Family survey response rate of 22% is relatively low — may not capture all parent perspectives
- Neighborhood safety scores are low (28th percentile) and environmental health concerns exist
- Only 3% White student body — may feel homogeneous for families seeking diverse settings
- Lower parent satisfaction (88%) than district average (91%) — worth asking about at open houses
- High economic need (77.5%) means many families face outside challenges that affect school engagement
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 19
Among District 19 peer schools, Transit Tech occupies a solid middle position. The peer schools in the area range from 74-85 on quality metrics, and Transit Tech's screened admissions model and career pathways offer something different from the traditional zoned options. The school's program richness score of 77/100 indicates good breadth in offerings, and the trust scores suggest stronger family-school relationships than many similar schools in the district.
Test score data wasn't provided in this dataset, so a full academic picture isn't available. However, the school offers AP Courses alongside its career and technical education programs, giving students a pathway to college credit alongside industry certifications. The average class size of 21.8 matches the district average exactly, suggesting typical resource allocation for instruction.
Survey data reveals a school where trust runs high across the board — parent-teacher trust (93%), parent-principal trust (93%), and teacher-principal trust (93%) all indicate strong leadership-family relationships. Teachers rate instruction quality at 89%, slightly above the district average of 88%. With only 7 total suspensions, the school maintains a notably calm disciplinary environment, especially given the high economic need index (77.5%) among the student body. The family survey response rate of 22% is relatively modest, but the responses received show strong alignment between what parents and teachers believe about the school community.
The student body is predominantly Black (56%) and Hispanic (27%), with small Asian (9%) and White (3%) populations and 4% Native American. This mirrors the East New York-City Line neighborhood demographics closely. With 31% of students having IEPs and an economic need index of 77.5%, the school serves a high-need population — nearly 8 in 10 students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The diversity index of 63% reflects a student body that brings varied perspectives, and the neighborhood's low BA+ education rate (14.1%) suggests many first-generation college-going families.
East New York-City Line is a working-class Brooklyn neighborhood with deep roots in transit and industrial employment — fittingly home to a career and technical school focused on transit trades. The area has a poverty rate of 27.2% and median household income of $50,860, making it one of the more economically challenged parts of Brooklyn. Safety scores are low (28th percentile), and environmental health indicators show elevated asthma rates and air quality concerns (PM2.5 mean of 8.5). However, transit access is strong (69th percentile), and homeownership has increased, suggesting long-term family stability. The neighborhood scores low on education orientation (18th percentile), which may reflect families prioritizing immediate workforce needs over traditional academic pathways.
The school is accessible via local bus routes and is walkable for neighborhood families. However, given the low walkability infrastructure scores and safety concerns in the area, many families may prefer driving or having older students take public transit.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 162 families responded (22% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
Prepares students for careers in computer forensics and law enforcement. The course focuses on concepts of computers and transitions into security awareness, hacking, and mobile device and advanced computer forensics. Certificates/Industry exams-IC3, IT Fundamentals, and Cyber-Security.
Prepares students for careers in the electronics field. Students will develop knowledge of computer circuitry, micro-technology, analog and digital electronics, basic electronics, and circuit boards. Students learn about electricity basics, voltage, and current. Students are eligible for direct employment with MTA agencies including NYC Transit. Certificates/Industry Exams: Electronics Technician Association (ETA).
Prepares students for Green careers in residential and commercial electrical wiring systems. Students are provided with theoretical and practical knowledge, necessary to install and repair these systems. Certificates/Industry exams-OSHA 10hr, Skills USA Construction Wiring & C-Tech Energy Management. Students are eligible for direct employment with MTA agencies including NYC Transit.
Prepares students for careers in electrical and mechanical systems related to transportation and industrial and commercial wiring systems. Students are trained in a state-of-the-art lab, utilizing tools and equipment that are aligned with the MTA's training facility. Students are eligible for direct employment with MTA agencies including NYC Transit. Certificates/Industry Exams: OSHA 10hr and SkillsUSA Construction Wiring.
Prepares students for careers in computers and wired and wireless networks. The program focuses on building, maintaining and troubleshooting computers, mobile devices, printers, and networks. Certificates/Industry exams: IC3, IT Fundamentals, A+ Computer Repair and C-Tech Copper & Fiber.
Prepares students for careers in computer engineering. Students are trained on the basic concepts and functions of computers from an engineering perspective. Students acquire knowledge of motherboards, hard drives, RAM, CPU, GPU, computer peripherals, and various operating systems. Additionally, students are trained in security, preventative maintenance. Certificates/Industry exams: IC3, IT Fundamentals, and A+ Computer Repair.
Prepares students for careers in computer information systems. Students will learn digital literacy, which includes basic computer skills such as hardware and software, Microsoft Office, internet connectivity, and network setup and obtain an entry level IT help-desk position at the completion of the course. At the completion of the program students are offered multiple industry-recognized certifications. Certificates/Industry Exams: IC3, IT Fundamentals, and A+ Computer Repair.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 9 to 12 in East New York-City Line.
- What grades does Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School serve?
- Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School serves grades 9 to 12.
- How do students get into Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School?
- Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School is a screened school — it admits by application, weighing grades, attendance, and sometimes a test or interview.
- Is Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School public, charter, or private?
- Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School is a public school in NYC Community School District 19.
- What neighborhood is Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School in?
- Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School is in East New York-City Line, Brooklyn.
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