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#2278 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 48% in state

Bronx Design and Construction Academy

High School · New York City Geographic District # 7 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 7 high school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.

333 E 151ST ST, Bronx, NY 10451

  • Math 77% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2021)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-0.23 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency71% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+34.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation27.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism59.6%

Students at Bronx Design and Construction Academy score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 71% in 2021, across a 8-year record (2014–2021).

Show all 8 years
2014
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bronx Design and Construction Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 97Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 71Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$37,111

Median home value

$263,500

Median rent

$1,269/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

32.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
27.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
7 boys'·1 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.0 mi403Compare →
Bronx Haven High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–120.0 mi93Compare →
Bronx Legacy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.49–120.3 mi280Compare →
Bronx Leadership Academy II High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–120.3 mi384Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District # 7

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#15 of 40
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Bronx Design and Construction Academy is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bronx Design and Construction Academy

Bronx Design and Construction Academy is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 7, serving approximately 223 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,278 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bronx Design and Construction Academy

What grades does Bronx Design and Construction Academy serve?

Bronx Design and Construction Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bronx Design and Construction Academy?

Bronx Design and Construction Academy has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Design and Construction Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Design and Construction Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bronx Design and Construction Academy rank in NY?

Bronx Design and Construction Academy ranks #2,278 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bronx Design and Construction Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Bronx Design and Construction Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bronx Design and Construction Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bronx Design and Construction Academy has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).

Is Bronx Design and Construction Academy a charter school?

No, Bronx Design and Construction Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bronx Design and Construction Academy a Title I school?

No, Bronx Design and Construction Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bronx Design and Construction Academy?

94.2% of students at Bronx Design and Construction Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
223
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
vocational
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.6%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 10451)
48,975
Area average commute
42 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10451; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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