Bronx Design and Construction Academy (07X522)

333 East 151 Street, Bronx, NY 10451, Bronx
Phone: 718-402-7690
Email: info@bxdesign.org
Hours: 08:00am - 02:30pm
Principal: Joyce Pulphus
School Website: https://www.bxdesign.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/07X522/
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Subway: 2, 5 to 149th St-3rd Av; 4 to 149th St-Grand Concourse
Bus: Bx1, Bx13, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx2, Bx21, Bx32, Bx4, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx6, Bx6-SBS, BxM4, M125
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About

Bronx Design and Construction Academy is a Career and Technical Education high school that offers rigorous instruction that prepares students for entry into the competitive construction trades and post-secondary education. The skills students learn through their CTE coursework are applicable throughout the construction industry. NYS approved programs include Carpentry, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technologies, Electrical Engineering, and Architectural Engineering. As a collaborative community, we ensure our students are prepared for both direct entry into construction fields and college upon completion of high school.

Academic Highlights: CUNY College Now courses, College Access for All, Algebra for All, Annual CTE Competitions (SkillsUSA), Annual CTE Fair, French Language, Work-Based Learning: Industry-led Internships (Industry Scholars Program), Construction Skills, Scholars at Work, OSHA-10 and OSHA-30 certifications, Driver's Ed, CTE program(s): Carpentry/Carpenter, Electrician, HVAC, Plumbing Technology, Pre-Engineering/Architectural Drafting

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, Dress Code, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Uniform

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Literature and Composition, AP Seminar, AP Studio Art - 2D
Diploma Endorsements
CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Flag Football, Volleyball
Other Sports
Boxing, Yoga
Clubs
Art Club, Book Club Architecture Club, BuildON Community Service, Movie Club, Music Club, Student Government, Tech Squad, Video Game Club
Programs
Building Construction and Technology(Y51A)
Engineering

Students will experience all trades: Electrical Engineering, Carpentry Technology, Plumbing Technology, and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology as a rotation before choosing their desired field of study. Students will obtain OSHA certification prior to beginning college-level CTE coursework in their second year. Internships begin as early as the 10th grade. Students will also have access to NCCER certification upon completion of a building trade curriculum.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Architecture and Design(Y51B)
Architecture

The 4-year course work enables students to work in architectural or building construction related jobs, or continue toward an advanced degree in the field. Students explore industry levels of mastery in AutoCAD, 3-D Modeling and printing, and Revit. Graduates find employment in related industries such as building engineering, construction, code enforcement, materials manufacturing, and residential design/build contracting.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
225
228
258
    Grade 12 Students
35
40
51
    Grade 11 Students
37
45
47
    Grade 10 Students
68
50
77
    Grade 9 Students
85
93
83
Avg. Class Size
16.7
16.8
Complaints / Suspensions
7 / 0
14 / 45
<5 / 32
Attendance %
86%
82%
Graduation %
71%
79%
71%
College %
32%
24%
45%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
677 (112) / 140
91
661 (119) / 140
95
559 / 140
121
Building Construction and Technology (Y51A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
26 / 79 (0.33)
34 / 21 (1.62)
Offers
All accepted

33 / 100 (0.33)
25 / 0 (0.00)
Offers - Waitlist
41 / 78 (0.53)
25 / 22 (1.14)
Offers
Architecture and Design (Y51B)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
37 / 32 (1.16)
24 / 8 (3.00)
Offers
All accepted

51 / 32 (1.59)
22 / 8 (2.75)
Offers - Waitlist
45 / 31 (1.45)
14 / 9 (1.56)
Offers

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.86%
Academic Engagement 
  67.69%
Safety 
  68.25%
Bully Prevention 
  58.13%
Inclusivity 
  82.50%
Mental Support 
  74.67%
Environment 
  70.13%
Post-School Support 
  83.33%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.00%
School Satisfaction 
  88.42%
Student Behavior 
  56.88%
Student Support 
  89.52%
School Leadership 
  84.38%
Instructional Clarity 
  86.33%
Instructional Development 
  78.90%
Post-School Support 
  99.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  93.78%
Teacher Support 
  91.43%
Safety 
  96.33%
School Community 
  76.89%
School Leadership 
  93.88%
Post-School Support 
  96.00%
IEP Support 
  97.67%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  70.50%
CC Regents
  58
Non-CC Regents
  58
Impact Score
  0.42
Performance Score
  0.37
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  45.90%
SAT Math
  351
SAT R/W
  357
Postsecondary
2-Year College 9.90%
4-Year College 22.50%
Other Postsecondary 2.80%
Unknown 64.80%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 79.60%
Female 20.40%
English Language Learners:
  17.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  35.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  93.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.90%
Black 31.10%
Hispanic 67.60%
White 0.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 41.40%
Hispanic 20.70%
White 24.10%
Other 13.80%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  41.70%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  25.00%
Students with SC
  5.30%
Has all programs
  98.00%
Has all services
  100.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  0.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
4.04
Regents English
  58
Regents Gl. Hist.
  52
Regents US Hist.
  54
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  52
IEP Support 
  97.67%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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