P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center serves 448 students inquire with school.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
32%
30%
Black
57%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center?
448 students attend P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center?
P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What school district is P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center part of?
P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center located?
P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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