Serving 262 students in grades 9-12, Bronx Design And Construction Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx Design And Construction Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bronx Design And Construction Academy's student population of 262 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bronx Design And Construction Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx Design And Construction Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1309 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
68%
29%
Black
30%
16%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx Design And Construction Academy's ranking?
Bronx Design And Construction Academy is ranked #1309 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx Design And Construction Academy often compared to?
Bronx Design And Construction Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx Design And Construction Academy?
The graduation rate of Bronx Design And Construction Academy is 65-69%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bronx Design And Construction Academy?
262 students attend Bronx Design And Construction Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bronx Design And Construction Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Design And Construction Academy?
Bronx Design And Construction Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Design And Construction Academy offer ?
Bronx Design And Construction Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Design And Construction Academy part of?
Bronx Design And Construction Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
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