Serving 447 students in grades 6-12, Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning's student population of 447 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning is 0.40, 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
#1695 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
75%
29%
Black
20%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning's ranking?
Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning is ranked #1695 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning?
The graduation rate of Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning?
447 students attend Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning?
Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning offer ?
Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning part of?
Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning located?
Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning is located in the Concourse Village neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 22 other public schools located in Concourse Village.
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