Brooklyn · Specialized High School
Brooklyn Technical High School
The largest specialized high school, with an engineering-focused major system: students choose from majors like aerospace, architecture, biological sciences, and software engineering.
2025 SHSAT cutoff
505
Moves every year with the applicant pool
Seats per year
~1,500
Offers go strictly by SHSAT score
Known for
- Largest specialized school
- Engineering majors
- Massive elective catalog
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Frequently asked questions
What SHSAT score do you need for Brooklyn Tech?
In the 2025 admissions cycle, Brooklyn Tech's cutoff was 505 on the composite scale. Cutoffs move every year with the applicant pool, so treat that as a target range, not a guarantee: the safest plan is to score as high as you can.
How many students does Brooklyn Tech admit?
Brooklyn Tech offers roughly 1,500 seats per year. Offers go to the highest SHSAT scorers who ranked the school, in score order.
Is the 2026 SHSAT different?
Yes. Starting in fall 2026 the SHSAT is computer-based and adaptive, with 50 ELA and 50 Math questions in 180 minutes. The score scale and the admissions process are unchanged.
Aiming for Brooklyn Tech?
Take the free 10-question diagnostic and see where you stand on the 2026 format, then build the score with topic practice, timed sections, and full mocks.
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