Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School (12X479)

800 Home Street, Bronx, NY 10456, Bronx
Phone: 718-542-4011
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
School Website: https://www.bccprep.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/12X479/
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School Leader: Nicole Winn (nwinn@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Catherine Deas (cdeas6@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Michelle Encarnacion-Ore (mencarnacionore@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Charles Glasford (cglasford@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Charles Glasford (cglasford@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

At BCC Prep. we believe all students will develop the four professional core values to be prompt, prepared, positive and productive. We couple relevant work-based learning opportunities with rigorous academic learning experiences to help prepare our students for a successful life after high school.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 80%

Academic Highlights: Data-Driven Growth: Regular progress tracking with tailored interventions to guarantee no student falls behind, Advanced & College Courses: Rigorous curriculum options, including AP courses, National Equity Lab courses to stretch potential., STEM & Humanities Balance: A well-rounded education that fuels both innovation and creativity., College & Career Integration: Academic projects tied to real-world careers because excellence isnt just about grades, but readiness., Small Class Sizes: Personalized attention ensures every student is known, supported, and pushed to excel.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses onsite, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge, Uniform

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Human Geography, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Studio Art - Drawing, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Girls PSAL Sports
Outdoor Track, Volleyball
PSAL Team
The Bronx Latin School
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School (12X479)
Bronx Latin (12X267)
Art Courses
Art History, Design and Applied Arts, General Visual Arts, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
The visual arts program at Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School seeks to expose our scholars to a variety of visual arts forms that expand across historical time periods, provide space for self- expression, creative freedom and intellectual prowess through artistic expressions. Additionally, BCC Prep scholars will be exposed to art institutions and professionals whom can expose them to higher education opportunities and various career paths within the visual arts industry. During the 2023 -2024 SY BCC Prep had the opportunity to engage in a weeklu dance program. We seek to expand our scholar's exposure to multiple art forms.
Programs
Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School(Y43A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

The students are expected to complete core classes that require them to apply knowledge from one course to another. Career planning helps students to determine the classes and internship needed towards a career goal. All students are expected to challenge themselves with a minimum of at least one AP course prior to graduation. There is an expectation that our students give back to their community through various community service opportunities throughout the school year.

10th Grade seats available

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) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:14 / 64 (0.22)19 / 64 (0.30)
SWD applicants/seats:3 / 17 (0.18)9 / 17 (0.53)
Rank Avg: 6.68
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
124
155
195
    Grade 12 Students
25
26
38
    Grade 11 Students
24
41
32
    Grade 10 Students
35
39
68
    Grade 9 Students
40
49
57
Avg. Class Size
18.2
19.4
21.9
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
9.0
8.4
10.3
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 0 / 7
6 / 16 / 2
<5 / 41 / 6
Attendance %
77%
81%
Graduation %
63%
61%
College %
26%
26%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
363 (17) / 81
17
321 (28) / 81
0
490 (33) / 81
0
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 27% responded
Academic Rigor 
  68.83%
Academic Engagement 
  61.91%
Safety 
  62.63%
Bully Prevention 
  61.75%
Inclusivity 
  80.00%
Mental Support 
  68.38%
Environment 
  63.71%
Post-School Support 
  76.90%
Teacher Responses 100% responded
Academic Rigor 
  52.00%
School Satisfaction 
  92.50%
Student Behavior 
  43.44%
Student Support 
  83.80%
School Leadership 
  91.40%
Instructional Clarity 
  90.20%
Instructional Development 
  82.78%
Post-School Support 
  93.83%
Family Responses 37% responded
Education 
  83.38%
Teacher Support 
  81.83%
Safety 
  80.00%
School Community 
  68.00%
School Leadership 
  83.10%
Post-School Support 
  89.00%
IEP Support 
  89.00%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  63.30%
CC Regents
  50
Non-CC Regents
  60
Impact Score
  0.26
Performance Score
  0.17
College Aptitude
CCR
  26.30%
SAT Math
  384
SAT R/W
  365
Postsecondary
2-Year College 20.30%
4-Year College 23.40%
Unknown 56.30%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 56.50%
Female 43.50%
English Language Learners:
  19.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  34.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  94.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.00%
Black 37.90%
Hispanic 56.50%
Other 1.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 40.00%
Other 60.00%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  30.30%
Students with SETSS
  0.60%
Students with ICT
  21.30%
Students with SC
  0.60%
Has all programs
  74.00%
Has all services
  92.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  59
Regents Gl. Hist.
  56
4-Year Grad. Rate
  66.7
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  89.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services36 (86%)6 (14%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (87%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (13%)
Counseling Services Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (84%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (16%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
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)
ELL Progress
  20
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