- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Bronx Design and Construction Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Design and Construction Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008406253
👥 S:T ratio 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx Design and Construction Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools.
- #37 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for New York
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx Design and Construction Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Design and Construction Academy ranks #37 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008406253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Bronx Design and Construction Academy held near 223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 360008406253 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 8:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
Bronx Design and Construction Academy held near 223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx Design and Construction Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hero High Scho
Hero High School
733 students
- Laboratory Sch
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
646 students
- Ps 5 Port Morr
Ps 5 Port Morris
630 students
- Ps/Ms 29 Melro
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
606 students
- South Bronx Pr
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
603 students
- This school 223
Bronx Design and Construction Academy
223 students
What this shows Bronx Design and Construction Academy reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx Design and Construction Academy compares
Bronx Design and Construction Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in New York - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
African American 31.4%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Bronx Design and Construction Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx Design and Construction Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx Design and Construction Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bronx Design and Construction Academy
How many students attend Bronx Design and Construction Academy?
Bronx Design and Construction Academy has 223 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Design and Construction Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Design and Construction Academy is 8:1, which is 32% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronx Design and Construction Academy?
92.2% of students at Bronx Design and Construction Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx Design and Construction Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Design and Construction Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Design and Construction Academy?
Bronx Design and Construction Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bronx Design and Construction Academy rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Design and Construction Academy ranks #37 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 7?
Besides Bronx Design and Construction Academy, New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students), Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students), and Ps 5 Port Morris (630 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.