Bronx Design and Construction Academy: admissions and school facts
Bronx Design and Construction Academy (DBN 07X522) is a New York City public high school in Melrose S.-Mott Haven N., the Bronx with 2 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 789 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 85% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 2
- Average SAT
- 789
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 85%
- College and career rate
- 25%
- Students
- 202
- Applicants per seat
- 0–1
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Y51A
Focus: Engineering
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
79 seats · 26 applicants · under 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Y51B
Focus: Architecture
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
32 seats · 37 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
Bronx Design and Construction Academy is a Career and Technical Education high school that offers rigorous instruction that prepares students for entry into the competitive construction trades and post-secondary education. The skills students learn through their CTE coursework are applicable throughout the construction industry. NYS approved programs include Carpentry, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technologies, Electrical Engineering, and Architectural Engineering. As a collaborative community, we ensure our students are prepared for both direct entry into construction fields and college upon completion of high school.
Courses and languages
AP courses (3): English Literature and Composition, Seminar, Studio Art - 2D
Sports and clubs
Girls: Flag Football, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Clubs: Video Game Club, Music Club, Movie Club, Art Club, Tech Squad, Student Government, Book Club Architecture Club, BuildON Community Service
Students
- Girls
- 19%
- English language learners
- 11%
- Students with disabilities
- 41%
- Economic need index
- 91%
- Asian
- 1%
- Black
- 28%
- Hispanic
- 67%
- White
- 1%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 79%
- Rigorous instruction
- 50%
- Supportive environment
- 57%
- Family and community ties
- 88%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 333 East 151 Street, Bronx, NY 10451
- Neighborhood
- Melrose S.-Mott Haven N.
- Subway
- 2, 5 to 149th St-3rd Av; 4 to 149th St-Grand Concourse
- Bus
- Bx1, Bx13, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx2, Bx21, Bx32, Bx4, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx6, Bx6-SBS, BxM4, M125
- School hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Bronx Design and Construction Academy?
Bronx Design and Construction Academy admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Bronx Design and Construction Academy?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Bronx Design and Construction Academy?
The average SAT was 789 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Bronx Design and Construction Academy?
85% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 25% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Bronx Design and Construction Academy and how do you get there?
The school is at 333 East 151 Street, the Bronx. Subway: 2, 5 to 149th St-3rd Av; 4 to 149th St-Grand Concourse. Bus: Bx1, Bx13, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx2, Bx21, Bx32, Bx4, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx6, Bx6-SBS, BxM4, M125.
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Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are