Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching & Learning (09X324) 
250 East 164 Street, Bronx, NY 10456, Bronx
Phone: 718-681-8287
Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm
School Website: https://www.beca324.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/09X324/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Yvette Rivera (yrivera8@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Krystel Cruz (kcruz37@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Brenna Owens (bowens8@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Brenna Owens (bowens8@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Adisha Washington (awashington2@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
Bronx Early College Academy (BECA) meets the needs of highly motivated students by providing a school community and learning environment where every child can feel successful. BECA is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering two IB programs: the IB Diploma Program and IB Career-Related Certificate program. BECA also offer a NYS State approved Career Technical Education (CTE) program in Web Design using Adobe Dreamweaver. Students participate in a range of activities such as community service, college trips, project-based learning, clubs, and PSAL sports. BECA offers a full-time, onsite Director of Post-Secondary counseling who supports students' and families' access to superior post-secondary college and career opportunities. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 62%
Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Web Design, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, CRMYA School, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Uniform
School Features:
CTE Endorsement
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The IB Diploma Program is an internationally recognized, rigorous, and elite academic credential offering students superior access to competitive colleges and universities. Some requirements include four years of Mathematics, Sciences, Spanish, Community Service, and written research in special topics in addition to NYS graduation requirements. IB exams are given in May of Junior and Senior year. Students who complete the IB Diploma program may be eligible for an Advanced Regent Diploma. For more information about how to complete this program's application requirements, please contact the school directly.
- Average Course Grades - 90%
- Interview - 10%
- (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
- (Group 2) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total 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 (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 48.20%
Other Postsecondary 2.40%
Unknown 43.40%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 50.00%
Black 18.90%
Hispanic 77.00%
White 0.30%
Other 2.40%
Hispanic 31.30%
White 46.90%
Other 6.20%
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 (2023-24)
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
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 67 (77%) | 12 (14%) | 8 (9%) |
| Special Class | 12 (92%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 45 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Counseling Services Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | 9 (100%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 59 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 12 (86%) |
| Stop to School | <=5 (?) |
| Unassigned | <=5 (?) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
ELL Performance (2023-24)
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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