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

230-17 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11427, Queens
Phone: 718-217-3613
Email: brussell@btechnyc.org
Hours: 8:03am - 2:20pm
Principal: Patrice Henry
School Website: https://www.btechnyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/26Q315/
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Bus: Q1, Q27, Q43, Q46, Q88, QM36, QM6, X68
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Business Technology Early College High School (BTECH) is one of nine 9-14 Early College High Schools in the city. As a unique and culturally diverse school, BTECH prepares students for college and career by providing a rigorous academic program and a supportive learning environment. 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). Students also have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses, in addition to dual-enrolled college courses at QCC beginning in tenth grade to earn up to 30 college credits by 12th grade for those that are eligible. Students who attend QCC have two degree options to choose, either Business Administration (B.A.) or Internet Information Technology (I.I.T.). Students also have the opportunity to apply for internships with various corporations.

Academic Highlights: Partnership with Queensborough Community College in articulation with Baruch College Zicklin School of Business and City College, NYS Approved Internet Technology CTE program with Amazon curriculum and Amazon Cloud Certification, College Access for All and AP (Advanced Placement) for All School, CTE program(s): Computer Science and Technology (Proposed Program), Access to technology and business labs with PCs, student resource center, FAB Lab (Fabrication Lab) including 3D printers and MAC computers, Three BTECH Pathways to choose from in 9th grade (1) QCC Pathway in Internet and Information Technology (IIT) OR Business Administration (B.A.), (2) CTE Pathway OR (3) Advanced Placement (AP) Pathway

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation

School Features:

  • 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, Social Workers, Bilingual Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Algebra II (College Course [Credited]), AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages), World Languages (College Course [Credited])
Diploma Endorsements
CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket
Other Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Dance, Volleyball
Clubs
Day Trips, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Prom
Art Disciplines
Music, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Concerts (2 per year), Dance Performances (3 per year)
Programs
Business Technology Early College High School BTECH(Q58A)
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.

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) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
527
518
527
    Grade 12 Students
130
131
152
    Grade 11 Students
134
122
124
    Grade 10 Students
118
143
121
    Grade 9 Students
145
122
130
Avg. Class Size
24.3
26.0
Complaints / Suspensions
<5 / 0
8 / 19
<5 / 23
Attendance %
88%
87%
Graduation %
99%
99%
98%
College %
82%
75%
79%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,032 (289) / 180
272
867 (238) / 140
195
887 / 108
146
Business Technology Early College High School BTECH (Q58A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
258 / 151 (1.71)
31 / 29 (1.07)
Offers
(P1)#E3 to (P2)#B2
All accepted

211 / 118 (1.79)
28 / 22 (1.27)
Offers - Waitlist
202 / 90 (2.24)
36 / 18 (2.00)
Offers
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  80.71%
Academic Engagement 
  73.23%
Safety 
  80.38%
Bully Prevention 
  74.88%
Inclusivity 
  90.10%
Mental Support 
  77.89%
Environment 
  73.00%
Post-School Support 
  88.78%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  80.40%
School Satisfaction 
  87.00%
Student Behavior 
  64.00%
Student Support 
  92.57%
School Leadership 
  88.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  93.00%
Instructional Development 
  87.82%
Post-School Support 
  98.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  90.78%
Teacher Support 
  86.57%
Safety 
  88.33%
School Community 
  76.78%
School Leadership 
  92.88%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%
IEP Support 
  91.33%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  99.20%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  61
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  61
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  98.30%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  449
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  468
Postsecondary
2-Year College 16.70%
4-Year College 59.90%
Other Postsecondary 5.00%
Unknown 18.40%

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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 63.40%
Female 36.60%
English Language Learners:
  2.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  60.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 23.00%
Black 44.00%
Hispanic 25.40%
White 2.70%
Other 4.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 22.90%
Black 17.10%
Hispanic 22.90%
White 34.30%
Other 2.80%
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