Average
#2032 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 43% in state
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
High School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19
1 WELLS ST, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Enrollment
836
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
6.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
836
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
6.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,032 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#257 of 570
public schools
In district
#18 of 52
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19
Equity
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19. Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School serves approximately 836 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,032 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
- This school 6.6 · Average
- District avg 6.4
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
42% of students at Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School — Students at Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.
How Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School Compares
See how Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1 WELLS ST, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CYPRESS HILLS ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 108 SAL ABBRACCIAMENTO (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, VISTA ACADEMY (rated 7.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 938 Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 5.4 |
| MS 935 Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 7.2 |
| PS 345 PATROLMAN ROBERT BOLDEN Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 4.3 |
| BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 159 ISAAC PITKIN Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| EAST BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (EBACS) Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| JHS 218 JAMES P SINNOTT Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 4.1 |
| SCHOOL FOR CLASSICS HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.6 |
| VISTA ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| LIBERTY AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| ACHIEVEMENT FIRST APOLLO CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| PS 65 Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| CYPRESS HILLS ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 7.7 |
| PS 108 SAL ABBRACCIAMENTO Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 7.7 |
| IS 171 ABRAHAM LINCOLN Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 5.7 |
| HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 7.1 |
| EAST NEW YORK MIDDLE SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| EAST NEW YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 4.2 |
| PS 89 CYPRESS HILLS Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| PS 7 ABRAHAM LINCOLN Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 4.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11208 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,988
Median Home Value
$638,200
Median Rent
$1,563/mo
Population
106,901
College Educated
15.8%
Homeownership
25.9%
Avg Commute
45.2 min
Poverty Rate
20.1%
Median Age
34.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| AMITYVILLE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Amityville, NY | 6.6 |
| KINGSBOROUGH EARLY COLLEGE SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 6.6 |
| MCKINLEY VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Buffalo, NY | 6.6 |
| NICHOLS SCHOOL Buffalo, NY | 6.6 |
| ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL Roosevelt, NY | 6.6 |
| URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT Brooklyn, NY | 6.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
What grades does Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School serve?
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School?
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School has an enrollment of approximately 836 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School rank in NY?
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School ranks #2,032 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School a charter school?
No, Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School a Title I school?
No, Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School?
81.3% of students at Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 836
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 81.3%
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (718) 647-5204
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19- District Enrollment
- 19,963
- Schools in District
- 52
- District Rank
- #18 of 52
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