Business Technology Early College High School (BTECH) is one of eleven 9-14 Early College High Schools in the city. As a culturally diverse and unique high school model, BTECH prepares students for college and career by providing a rigorous academic program through dual-enrolled, AP and CTE classes in a supportive learning environment. Students also have the opportunity to build a strong academic portfolio for competitive college programs by offering SAT Prep courses, Regents Prep, Advanced Placement (AP) courses and/or dual-enrolled college courses at QCC. We believe in providing college and career readiness opportunities through College and Career Fairs; AP Fairs; Post- Secondary Application Month, FAFSA Month, Career Month and Decision Day. Students have the opportunity to earn 30+ college credits by 12th grade for those that are eligible. Students who attend QCC have two Associate degree options to choose from: Business Administration (B.A.) A.S. or Internet Information Technology (I.I.T.). A.A.S. Upon high school graduation, our students have the option to continue with BTECH's dual-enrolled program to earn an Associate Degree from QCC in one of the two degree options. Students who earn their Associate Degree in the Business Academy may be eligible for direct admission to Baruch's Zicklin School of Business. IIT students have the option to apply for internships with AMEX and Citibank and transfer to City Tech from QCC. Our program emphasizes the use of technology in the business world through our Career Technical Education (New York State approved CTE) Pathway or through our college partner, Queensborough Community College Pathway (QCC) where students learn programming, networking, web design, digital citizenship, and more. Students also have the opportunity to apply for internships with various corporations throughout the city. BTECH also provides Work Based Learning Opportunities to students that include Summer Youth Internships, Job Site visits, Work Place Challenges, resume writing, and build Employability Skills. BTECH is a small knit school community that values social emotional, culturally responsive and restorative justice to build a supportive learning environment. We build our community through activities and events such as: Community Group (advisory), school-wide Talent Show, Gratitude Brunch in November, Staff v. Student Basketball and our end of year Bash to name a few.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 75%

Academic Highlights: Partnership with Queensborough Community College in articulation with Baruch College Zicklin School of Business and City College, CTE program(s): Computer Science and Technology (Proposed Program), Students have a choice of one of three BTECH Pathways that best support their post-secondary plans. Students confirm their Pathway in 10th grade and choose from: (1) QCC Pathway in Internet and Information Technology (IIT) OR Business Administration (B.A.), (2) CTE Pathway OR (3) Advanced Placement (AP) Pathway, Offer 30+ dual-enrolled college credits at QCC for eligible students and access to multiple AP courses to earn college credit

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses On Site, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge

School Features:

• CTE Endorsement
• NYC 9-14 School, which offer a six-year program where students earn a high school diploma, gain valuable work-based learning experiences, and can earn a no-cost Associate's degree (or up to two years of college credits)
• Offers 10th Grade Seats
• School whose primary location is co-located with another school
• Guidance Counselors

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

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

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

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

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

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