Business Technology Early College High School (BTECH) (26Q315)

230-17 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11427, Queens
Phone: 718-217-3613
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
School Website: https://www.btechnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/26Q315/
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School Leader: Patrice Henry (phenry@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Zarena Leblanc (zleblanc2@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Rakesh Mehta (rmehta2@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Rosana Shields (rshields6@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Monique James (mjames31@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Derek Lee (dlee20@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
Business Technology Early College High School (BTECH) is a culturally diverse, small-knit, culturally responsive, and unique 9-14 Early College High School. BTECH prepares students for college and career by providing a rigorous and supportive academic programs to build a strong academic portfolio through dual-enrolled and dual-credited college courses at QCC, Advanced Placement (AP), and CTE classes. We believe in providing college and career readiness opportunities through College and Career Awareness events and activities, as well as providing opportunities to complete SAT Prep. Additionally, eligible students have the opportunity to earn 30+ college credits by 12th grade in one of two majors: Business Administration (B.A.) A.S. or Internet Information Technology (I.I.T.). A.A.S. with the option upon graduation and to stay and complete their Associate Degree at QCC. 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 along with a robust Work Based Learning Program, including Co-Op, SYEP, building employability skills and internships.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 75%
Academic Highlights: Approved NYS CTE Program in Internet Technology with a robust Work Based Learning Program, Students have the opportunity to earn over 30+ dual-enrolled/dual-credited courses by 12th grade; Advanced students may have the opportunity to begin college coursework in the Spring of 9th grade., Academically rigorous school that prepares students for early college courses and career opportunities., Students choose their high school pathways in 10th grade that align best with their post-secondary plans: QCC, AP or CTE Pathways, Early College High School with a partnership with Queensborough Community College in articulation with Baruch College Zicklin School of Business and City College
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses onsite, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, 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
Upcoming Events
October 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am BTECH Fall 2025 In Person Open House
November 12, 2025 @ 5:30 pm BTECH Fall 2025 In Person Open House
November 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm Virtual Open House for Families with Students with...
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Business Technology Early College High School (BTECH) (26Q315)
Martin Van Buren High School (26Q435)
Programs
Computer Science & Technology
Students have the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma in four years with earned college credit. BTECH is a 9-14 school model, offering students an opportunity to earn free college credit through Queensborough Community College towards an applied Associate degree. Students qualify to attend QCC through coursework and college readiness prerequisites. Additionally, students are offered early career opportunities through various internships.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Queens students or residents
- (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 47.00%
Other Postsecondary 10.10%
Public Service 0.80%
Vocational Program 5.00%
Unknown 15.30%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 37.20%
Other 0.20%

Black 47.60%
Hispanic 24.40%
White 3.20%
Other 4.40%
Hispanic 21.90%
White 34.40%
Other 21.80%
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 (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 | 65 (98%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
SETSS | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Special Class | 17 (89%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
Counseling Services | 35 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | 7 (100%) |
Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (98%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (2%) |
Transportation | Number Receiving |
Curb to School | 11 (92%) |
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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