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What’s Special

Technology and transit-related career programs

The Downside

Less successful at recruiting girls

Transit Tech offers programs in transit systems, electricity, and technology, including three pathways focused on careers with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority or other transportation networks. It also offers four computer-related programs: information technology (IT), networking, engineering, and law enforcement.

Students gain hands-on experience in labs, for example, a computer lab or electrical shop, starting in their freshman year. They first take a computer-assisted drafting class and an introduction to careers, then they may choose a Career and Technical Education (CTE) major for a three-year program. CTE provides practical, hands-on skills for future careers.

Students may also participate in internships at the New York City Transit Authority, Long Island Railroad, Amtrak, Scholars At Work, Workforce1, or other electrical, electronic, and computer-based industries.

Transit Tech offers a number of Advanced Placement classes. However, because students take technical classes, arts and other offerings are somewhat limited. Everyone takes intro to music in 9th grade, and students may participate in after-school clubs including music and film, chorus and drama, cheerleading and Step, and robotics.

The school has improved in recent years, especially in areas of attendance, safety and the percentage of students ready to do college-level work. Enrollment is steady. With more than four times as many boys as girls, Transit Tech fields a number of boy’s athletic teams and a co-ed cricket squad. There are also a few girls’ teams. (Lydie Raschka, web reports, February 2025)

 

 

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
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Academics

School
Citywide
How many students graduate in 4 years?
 
82%
How many students with disabilities graduate in 4 years?
 
75%
How many English language learners graduate in 4 years?
 
75%
Average daily attendance
 
82%
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
 
54%
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school offers enough activities and services for their children's needs?
 
89%
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school works to achieve the goals of their students' IEPs?
 
92%
From the 2023-24 School Quality Guide and 2023-24 NYC School Survey

Students

838
Number of students
Citywide Average is 617

Race/Ethnicity


School
Citywide
Low-income students
 
80%
Students with disabilities
 
30%
Multilingual learners
 
8%
From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Safety & Vibe

School
Citywide
How many students were suspended?
 
1%
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
 
66%
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
 
64%
How many students say that some are bullied at their school because of their gender or sexual orientation?
 
45%
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
 
77%
From the 2023-24 NYC School Survey and 2019-20 NY State Report Card

Faculty & Staff

School
Citywide
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
 
81%
11.0
Years of principal experience at this school
Citywide Average is 8
151
Number of students for each guidance counselor or social worker
Citywide Average is 191

Teachers’ Race/Ethnicity


How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
 
82%
Are teachers effective?
From the 2023-24 NYC School Survey, 2023-24 School Quality Guide, 2021-22 Report on School-Based Staff Demographics, 2023 Guidance Counselor Report, and this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Advanced Courses

Which students have access to advanced courses at this school? Learn more

Calculus

 
2%

Computer Science

 
60%

Physics

Not offered in 2021-22

Advanced Foreign Language

Not offered in 2021-22

AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science

 
13%

AP/IB Math or Science

 
21%

Music

 
62%
From unpublished, anonymized data from the 2021-22 school year provided by the New York State Education Department, brought to you by

College and Career Readiness

School
Citywide
How well are students prepared for college and careers after four years at this school? What is a College and Career Readiness (CCR) Score?
 
37
How many students take a college-level course or earn a professional certificate?
 
75%
How many students who have graduated from this high school stay in college for at least 3 semesters?
 
67%
From the 2023-24 School Quality Guide

How many graduates who are eligible received Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) funding to attend a NYS college? How many graduates who are eligible received Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) funding to attend a NYS college?
 
47%
This shows how well this school supports low-income students to get funding for college.
How many of those TAP recipients made it through college? Learn more
From unpublished, anonymized student-level data for the class of 2016-17 provided by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) in coordination with the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC), brought to you by
How many students filled out a FAFSA form by the end of their senior year?
 
74%
From the 2022-23 FAFSA data released by Federal Student Aid, brought to you by Visit Understanding FAFSA for help with the FAFSA and financial aid.
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Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

Computer Forensic Science and Technology (K69B)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

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.

Transit Industrial Electronics (K69K)

Admissions Method: Screened

Program Description:

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).

Transit Industrial Electrician (K69L)

Admissions Method: Screened

Program Description:

Prepares students for competitive, high-paying careers in residential and commercial electrical wiring systems that can be obtained right after high school. Students are provided with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to install and repair these systems. Students obtain the following valuable certificates: OSHA 10hr and SkillsUSA Construction Wiring. Students achieve employment with the NYC Transit Authority and unionized fields of employment within the electrical industry.

Transit Technician Technology (K69M)

Admissions Method: Screened

Program Description:

Prepares students for careers in electrical and automotive systems related to transportation, as well as industrial and commercial wiring systems. Students are trained in a state-of-the-art lab, utilizing tools and equipment aligned with the MTA's training facilities. Students work with authentic subway cars and NYC buses. Students graduate qualified for direct employment with the NYC Transit Authority. Students obtain valuable certificates, including OSHA 10hr and SkillsUSA Construction Wiring.

Computer Networking (K69N)

Admissions Method: Screened

Program Description:

Prepares students for careers in computer information systems. Students will learn computer and digital literacy which includes skills such as hardware, software, Microsoft Office, internet connectivity, and network setup. Students are also exposed to principles of cyber-security. At the completion of the program, students obtain multiple industry-recognized certifications, including A+ Computer Repair and Cisco CCNA through the world-renowned Cisco Networking Academy.

Computer Engineering (K69P)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

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.

Information Technology (K69R)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

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.

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science)

Boys PSAL teams

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball

Girls PSAL teams

Basketball, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball

Coed PSAL teams

Cricket

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Contact & Location

Location

1 Wells Street
Brooklyn NY 11208

Trains: A Line, C Line to Euclid Av; J Line, Z Line to Norwood Av

Buses: B13, B14, Q24, Q7, Q8


Contact

Principal: Marlon Bynum

Parent Coordinator: Janice Jones

Phone: 718-647-5204

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? No

This school is in its own building.

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? Yes

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