Serving 355 students in grades 9-12, Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy is 0.57, 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
#752 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
60%
29%
Black
26%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy's ranking?
Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy is ranked #752 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy often compared to?
Bronx Engineering And Technology Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Stuyvesant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy?
The graduation rate of Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy?
355 students attend Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy?
Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy offer ?
Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy part of?
Bronx Engineering And Technology Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
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