Bronx Design and Construction Academy (07X522)

333 East 151 Street, Bronx, NY 10451, Bronx
Phone: 718-402-7690
Hours: 08:00am - 02:30pm
School Website: https://www.bxdesign.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/07X522/
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School Leader: Joyce Pulphus (jpulphus@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Cinthia Garcia Morel (cgarciamorel@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Joyce Pulphus (jpulphus@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Evelyn Freytes (efreytes@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Evelyn Freytes (efreytes@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Esther Lezama (elezama@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Bronx Design and Construction Academy is a Career and Technical Education high school that offers rigorous instruction that prepares students for entry into the competitive construction trades and post-secondary education. The skills students learn through their CTE coursework are applicable throughout the construction industry. NYS approved programs include Carpentry, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technologies, Electrical Engineering, and Architectural Engineering. As a collaborative community, we ensure our students are prepared for both direct entry into construction fields and college upon completion of high school.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 74%

Academic Highlights: CUNY College Now courses, College Access for All, Algebra for All, Annual CTE Competitions (SkillsUSA), Annual CTE Fair, French Language, Work-Based Learning: Industry-led Internships (Industry Scholars Program), Construction Skills, Scholars at Work, OSHA-10 and OSHA-30 certifications, Driver's Ed, CTE program(s): Carpentry/Carpenter, Electrician, HVAC, Plumbing Technology, Pre-Engineering/Architectural Drafting

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community School, Dress Code, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Uniform

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • 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), AP English Literature and Composition, AP Seminar, AP Studio Art - 2D
Diploma Endorsements
CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Flag Football, Volleyball
Other Sports
Boxing, Yoga
Clubs
Art Club, Book Club Architecture Club, BuildON Community Service, Movie Club, Music Club, Student Government, Tech Squad, Video Game Club
Art
Bronx Design offers students an opportunity to explore their creativity through Studio Art and AP 2-D Art courses. Students have an opportunity to reflect on their growth while showcasing their art pieces developed throughout the school year at our annual CTE Fair.
Program Details
Architecture and Design(Y51B)
Architecture

The 4-year course work enables students to work in architectural or building construction related jobs, or continue toward an advanced degree in the field. Students explore industry levels of mastery in AutoCAD, 3-D Modeling and printing, and Revit. Graduates find employment in related industries such as building engineering, construction, code enforcement, materials manufacturing, and residential design/build contracting.

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) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:37 / 32 (1.16)51 / 32 (1.59)
SWD applicants/seats:24 / 8 (3.00)22 / 8 (2.75)
Rank Avg: 6.01
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
225
228
258
    Grade 12 Students
35
40
51
    Grade 11 Students
37
45
47
    Grade 10 Students
68
50
77
    Grade 9 Students
85
93
83
Avg. Class Size
16.7
16.8
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
6 / 41 / 0
14 / 45 / 1
<5 / 32 / 0
Attendance %
88%
86%
82%
Graduation %
85%
79%
71%
College %
32%
24%
45%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
677 (112) / 140
91
661 (119) / 140
95
559 / 140
121

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 (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.86%
Academic Engagement 
  67.69%
Safety 
  68.25%
Bully Prevention 
  58.13%
Inclusivity 
  82.50%
Mental Support 
  74.67%
Environment 
  70.13%
Post-School Support 
  83.33%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.00%
School Satisfaction 
  88.42%
Student Behavior 
  56.88%
Student Support 
  89.52%
School Leadership 
  84.38%
Instructional Clarity 
  86.33%
Instructional Development 
  78.90%
Post-School Support 
  99.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  93.78%
Teacher Support 
  91.43%
Safety 
  96.33%
School Community 
  76.89%
School Leadership 
  93.88%
Post-School Support 
  96.00%
IEP Support 
  97.67%

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

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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. %
  85.40%
CC Regents
  52
Non-CC Regents
  58
Impact Score
  0.35
Performance Score
  0.27
College Aptitude
CCR
  36.10%
SAT Math
  400
SAT R/W
  393
Postsecondary
2-Year College 11.50%
4-Year College 13.00%
Other Postsecondary 3.30%
Unknown 72.20%

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 79.60%
Female 20.40%
English Language Learners:
  17.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  35.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  93.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 0.90%
Black 31.10%
Hispanic 67.60%
White 0.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 40.70%
Hispanic 22.20%
White 29.60%
Other 7.50%

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)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  35.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  27.10%
Students with SC
  3.60%
Has all programs
  88.00%
Has all services
  95.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  65
Regents Gl. Hist.
  59
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  50
4-Year Grad. Rate
  73.3
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  97.67%

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 (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services58 (88%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (88%)<=5 (13%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy27 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
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)
Regents English
  52
Regents Gl. Hist.
  58
Regents Algebra I
  53
Regents Living Env.
  48
4-Year Grad. Rate
  80
ELL Progress
  63

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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