Bronx Engineering and Technology Academy (10X213)

99 Terrace View Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463, Bronx
Phone: 718-563-6678 ext.5463
Hours: 08:20am - 03:10pm
School Website: https://betabronx.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X213/
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School Leader: Mark House (mhouse@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Margarita Graham Brice (mbrice@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Richard Dixon (rdixon2@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Richard Dixon (rdixon2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Kimberly Jones Murphy (kjonesmurphy3@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Bronx Engineering and Technology Academy is a nurturing and challenging learning environment that supports students' ability to think critically, creatively, and collaboratively both inside and outside the engineering and technology fields. Engineering and technology is used as a lens through which everyday problems are analyzed, approached, and solved. It is our commitment to empower and prepare students to become technologically literate citizens with the skills necessary to succeed at the university level in any field of choice. Students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and ethical values necessary to assume leadership roles in an increasingly global, technological, and culturally-diverse society.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 81%

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Technology Education Pre-Engineering -PLTW

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • 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), AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science)
Diploma Endorsements
CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf, Stunt
Other Sports
Archery
Clubs
Entrepreneurship Club, Gaming Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Robotics (NYC FIRST), Student Government
Art
As a CTE program focused on Engineering and Technology our students are trained in multiple drafting and design softwares. Students also have an opportunity to join our after-school music program and band.
Program Details
Bronx Engineering & Technology Academy (BETA)(X61X)
Engineering

BETA's New York State certified CTE architectural engineering program. Engineering and technology is used as a lens through which everyday problems are analyzed, approached, and solved. Students are required to complete four years of math, science, and technology. Students are required to earn a 75 or higher on the English Regents and a 70 or higher on the Math Regents.

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:76 / 108 (0.70)56 / 108 (0.52)
SWD applicants/seats:30 / 22 (1.36)20 / 28 (0.71)
Rank Avg: 5.75
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
304
351
381
    Grade 12 Students
78
99
89
    Grade 11 Students
99
84
102
    Grade 10 Students
75
97
85
    Grade 9 Students
52
71
105
Avg. Class Size
20.6
24.4
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 13 / 1
<5 / 7 / 0
<5 / 16 / 2
Attendance %
83%
82%
80%
Graduation %
90%
85%
78%
College %
56%
42%
29%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
754 (115) / 142
0
599 (77) / 142
0
585 / 136
105

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 
  74.00%
Academic Engagement 
  72.92%
Safety 
  82.13%
Bully Prevention 
  73.63%
Inclusivity 
  87.00%
Mental Support 
  76.78%
Environment 
  78.88%
Post-School Support 
  86.89%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  89.40%
School Satisfaction 
  97.92%
Student Behavior 
  86.38%
Student Support 
  97.48%
School Leadership 
  97.15%
Instructional Clarity 
  94.33%
Instructional Development 
  95.60%
Post-School Support 
  93.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  96.89%
Teacher Support 
  91.57%
Safety 
  99.67%
School Community 
  86.63%
School Leadership 
  98.50%
Post-School Support 
  95.00%
IEP Support 
  97.00%

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. %
  90.60%
CC Regents
  55
Non-CC Regents
  69
Impact Score
  0.5
Performance Score
  0.44
College Aptitude
CCR
  31.30%
SAT Math
  396
SAT R/W
  407
Postsecondary
2-Year College 22.40%
4-Year College 34.50%
Other Postsecondary 0.90%
Unknown 42.20%

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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 84.50%
Female 15.50%
English Language Learners:
  10.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  34.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  89.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.30%
Black 28.00%
Hispanic 62.80%
White 4.60%
Other 0.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 43.80%
Hispanic 18.80%
White 25.00%
Other 12.40%

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
  34.20%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  23.00%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  83.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  17.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  57
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
Regents US Hist.
  64
Regents Algebra I
  59
Regents Living Env.
  62
4-Year Grad. Rate
  85.2
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  97.00%

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 Services84 (95%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)10 (100%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (97%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (3%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School14 (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 English
  47
Regents Gl. Hist.
  63
Regents US Hist.
  58
Regents Algebra I
  60
Regents Living Env.
  59
4-Year Grad. Rate
  83.3
ELL Progress
  48

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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