384 Vanderbilt Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238

As a parent of a student at Brooklyn Technical High School, I can say with confidence that this school has been a fantastic choice for our family. Like many parents, I had initial concerns because of the school’s size—it’s one of the largest high schools in the country, with a massive building and thousands of students. But we quickly learned that size does not mean students get lost. On the contrary, Brooklyn Tech is a place where motivated, hardworking kids can really shine.My child has found both academic and extracurricular opportunities that fit their interests perfectly. There are so many majors, electives, and clubs that every student can find a niche and a supportive peer group. The rigor is demanding, but it prepares students incredibly well for college and beyond. I’ve seen my child grow in confidence, independence, and intellectual curiosity, which has been so rewarding.Another strength is the way the school communicates with families. Brooklyn Tech does an outstanding job keeping parents informed through daily communications. I never feel out of the loop. Teachers and administrators are also very accessible and responsive whenever I’ve had a question or concern. Even though the school is large, I’ve always felt that faculty genuinely care about their students and want to see them succeed.One area I especially want to highlight is safety. Brooklyn Tech feels very secure, even though it does not rely on full-time metal detectors like many other NYC public schools. The administration and staff clearly take safety seriously, and the systems in place—combined with the orderly, respectful environment among the students—create a school culture where both kids and parents can feel at ease.In short, Brooklyn Technical High School is not for students who want to coast—it’s a place for motivated young people to challenge themselves, discover their strengths, and prepare for the future. With excellent academics, strong communication with families, caring faculty, and a safe environment, it’s one of the best educational opportunities available in New York City.I couldn’t be happier with our experience so far, and I wholeheartedly give Brooklyn Tech 5 out of 5 stars.

I have two kids at this school both started in Pre-K. I wasn't sure what to expect because while most reviews are positive there are few very negative ones. In my experience over the past several years I can say that I feel so lucky to be a part of the PS 11 community. The Principal knows every student's name, she is always walking the halls, in the cafeteria and at every school event. This year they added two additional assistant principals, any emails I've sent have been answered same day. The school did increase in size this year (not surprising because its so wonderful more families want to come) so I can see how a new family might feel lost, but there are so many people to reach out to - class parents, PTA, School Leadership Team, teachers, aides - and if you raise your hand and ask for help people are happy to assist. They have regular coffee with the principal sessions where you can come and ask questions. The teachers have "office hours" every Tuesday afternoon to talk to parents about any concerns. In my experience the teachers are very communicative about your child's progress and work with you to come up with a plan for areas where your child may need extra help. There are lots of opportunities for parents to come into the classroom to help teach or to volunteer at lunch or chaperone trips. These help the school but also help you get a sense of what your child's day is like. The school holds a lot of events to build community - Back to School Party, Halloween Party, Lunar New Year celebration, Skate Party, Yoga in the morning, food bank drives etc. that happen on the weekends and evenings. These are excellent ways to connect with other families and the principal is always there (I think she sleeps at the school :). The school takes academics seriously by challenging students to do their best but they also focus on providing a well rounded experience - cultural celebrations, fun and educational field trips, swimming for all 3rd graders, and enrichment like art, karate, music of some sort (violin, African drumming chorus, band) and Spanish -for Every grade. But as a public school they can only do so much so they rely on having engaged parents. This school pours into these kids. My kids have really thrived here.

I would rate my experience at this school as good because no one really bothers me but the teachers don't really spark any leadership and they are neutral with their approach to bullying