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/45839
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/07X522/HS/
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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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
AP Courses, Languages & Sports
Programs
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.
- (Group 1) Priority to Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
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.
- (Group 1) Priority to Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
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Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 22.50%
Other Postsecondary 2.80%
Unknown 64.80%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 20.20%
Black 30.70%
Hispanic 66.70%
White 0.90%
Other 0.40%
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