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Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching & Learning

DBN 09X324  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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Bronx Early College Academy (BECA) is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World school offering the IB Diploma Programme. Our curriculum meets the needs of highly motivated students through thought-provoking instruction in a caring and inclusive school environment. In addition to traditional academics, students participate in a range of educational activities including community service, international and college trips, project-based learning intensives, a film program, and computer science program. A full-time Director of College Counseling offers intensive support for both students and families towards college readiness, application, and financial aid process. Our goal is to prepare students to access superior post-secondary experiences.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to continuing 8th graders
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 24% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • Course Grades: English (75-100), Math (75-100), Social Studies (70-100), Science (74-100)
    • Standardized Test Scores: English Language Arts (2.0-4.5), Math (2.2-4.5)
    • Attendance
    • Demonstrated Interest: School Visit
    • Interview
    • 24% of offers went to this group
    Methods Screened
    Seats 9th Grade GE 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 890 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled N
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 141 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Filled Y
    Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Location 250 East 164th Street, Bronx NY 10456 (40.828009, -73.917705)
    Subway 4, B, D to 161st St-Yankee Stadium ; B, D to 167th St
    Website www.bronxearlycollegeacademy.org
    Graduation Rate 96.7%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 69.0%
    College Career Rate 72.9%
    Pct Stu Safe 90.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 504
    Attendance Rate 86.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 413
    SAT Math 424
    SAT Writing 409
    Total Enrollment 286
    Female 53.0% (151)
    Male 47.2% (135)
    White 0.0% (0)
    Asian 3.8% (11)
    Black 28.7% (82)
    Hispanic 65.4% (187)
    Other 0.0% (0)
    Academic Opportunities

    Authorized International Baccalaureate World School: Diploma Programme

    American Museum of Natural History Masters of Teaching Program Partner School

    Community School Partnership with Fordham University

    Beauty and Joy of Computing Program

    College Bound Initiative Partner School

    Advanced Placement Courses
    Bus

    Bx1, Bx13, Bx2, Bx32, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx6, BxM4

    Addtl Info1

    Community School; Extended Day Program; Uniform

    Extracurricular Activities

    After-School Club Day, Bronx Arts Ensemble, Bronx Works, Chess, Creative Connections, Debate, Learning Leaders, MOUSE Squad, Peer Tutoring Program, Service, Student Government, Studio Arts, The Leadership Program

    School Sports

    Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Track and Field, Volleyball

    Programs
    • Bronx Early College Academy
    Interests
    • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro X
        School 10th Seats 1
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes French, Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements
        Neighborhood E. Concourse-Concourse Village
        Shared Space Yes
        Campus Name
        Building Code X166
        Phone Number 718-681-8287
        Fax Number 718-681-8650
        School Email awashington2@schools.nyc.gov
        Grades 2018 12-Jun
        Final Grades 12-Jun
        Start Time 8:30am
        End Time 3:15pm
        Psal Sports Boys Basketball
        Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Volleyball
        Psal Sports Coed
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description
        Codes Y36A
        Seats 10 Yes-10
        Primary Address Line 1 250 East 164th Street
        City Bronx
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.828
        Lng -73.918
        Zip 10,456
        # Grade 9 74
        # Grade 10 66
        # Grade 11 80
        # Grade 12 66
        ELA Takers 68
        ELA Level 1 16.2% (11)
        ELA Level 2 50.0% (34)
        ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3+4 33.8% (23)
        Math Takers 66
        Math Level 1 28.8% (19)
        Math Level 2 50.0% (33)
        Math Level 3 12.1% (8)
        Math Level 4 9.1% (6)
        Math Level 3+4 21.2% (14)

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