Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching & Learning (09X324)

250 East 164 Street, Bronx, NY 10456, Bronx
Phone: 718-681-8287
Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm
School Website: https://www.beca324.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/09X324/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Yvette Rivera (yrivera8@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Krystel Cruz (kcruz37@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Brenna Owens (bowens8@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Brenna Owens (bowens8@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Adisha Washington (awashington2@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Bronx Early College Academy (BECA) meets the needs of highly motivated students by providing a school community and learning environment where every child can feel successful. BECA is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering two IB programs: the IB Diploma Program and IB Career-Related Certificate program. BECA also offer a NYS State approved Career Technical Education (CTE) program in Web Design using Adobe Dreamweaver. Students participate in a range of activities such as community service, college trips, project-based learning, clubs, and PSAL sports. BECA offers a full-time, onsite Director of Post-Secondary counseling who supports students' and families' access to superior post-secondary college and career opportunities. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 62%

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Web Design, Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, CRMYA School, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 2 SWD Applicants Per Seat, Uniform

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), IB English HL, IB English SL, IB Film HL, IB Film SL, IB Spanish SL, Social Studies (International Baccalaureate), World Languages (Advanced World Languages), World Languages (International Baccalaureate)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
CTE, International Baccalaureate
Boys PSAL Sports
Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Volleyball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Program Details
Pre-International Baccalaureate Diploma Honors Program(Y36A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

The IB Diploma Program is an internationally recognized, rigorous, and elite academic credential offering students superior access to competitive colleges and universities. Some requirements include four years of Mathematics, Sciences, Spanish, Community Service, and written research in special topics in addition to NYS graduation requirements. IB exams are given in May of Junior and Senior year. Students who complete the IB Diploma program may be eligible for an Advanced Regent Diploma. For more information about how to complete this program's application requirements, please contact the school directly.

Method:
Screened With Assessment
  • Average Course Grades - 90%
  • Interview - 10%
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on a school-based assessment, and in some cases also their course grades.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:65 / 64 (1.02)99 / 64 (1.55)
SWD applicants/seats:28 / 17 (1.65)32 / 17 (1.88)
Rank Avg: 5.91
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
292
311
326
    Grade 12 Students
77
84
74
    Grade 11 Students
69
81
85
    Grade 10 Students
71
68
87
    Grade 9 Students
75
78
80
Avg. Class Size
20.0
20.9
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 40 / 1
0 / 0 / 2
0 / 15 / 2
Attendance %
91%
89%
85%
Graduation %
93%
99%
99%
College %
73%
71%
71%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
549 (93) / 81
133
699 (131) / 81
125
756 / 818
119

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 
  72.43%
Academic Engagement 
  64.54%
Safety 
  73.88%
Bully Prevention 
  57.63%
Inclusivity 
  82.30%
Mental Support 
  67.56%
Environment 
  65.00%
Post-School Support 
  80.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  74.60%
School Satisfaction 
  91.08%
Student Behavior 
  62.00%
Student Support 
  93.00%
School Leadership 
  80.00%
Instructional Clarity 
  70.00%
Instructional Development 
  85.73%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  90.78%
Teacher Support 
  94.14%
Safety 
  94.67%
School Community 
  76.89%
School Leadership 
  92.75%
Post-School Support 
  87.00%
IEP Support 
  88.33%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  94.80%
CC Regents
  58
Non-CC Regents
  65
Impact Score
  0.42
Performance Score
  0.46
College Aptitude
CCR
  47.70%
SAT Math
  413
SAT R/W
  443
Postsecondary
2-Year College 6.00%
4-Year College 48.20%
Other Postsecondary 2.40%
Unknown 43.40%

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 50.40%
Female 49.60%
English Language Learners:
  11.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  27.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  93.10%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.40%
Black 20.30%
Hispanic 75.30%
White 0.50%
Other 1.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 15.60%
Hispanic 31.30%
White 46.90%
Other 6.20%

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
  25.30%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  18.50%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  99.00%
Has all services
  89.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  11.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  56
Regents Gl. Hist.
  66
Regents US Hist.
  53
Regents Algebra I
  54
Regents Living Env.
  51
4-Year Grad. Rate
  87.5
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  88.33%

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 Services82 (99%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class11 (100%)0 (0%)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%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)7 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School7 (78%)
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)
Regents US Hist.
  57
Regents Algebra I
  57
4-Year Grad. Rate
  84.6
ELL Progress
  34

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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