BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

230-17 HILLSIDE AVE
QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11427

www.btechnyc.org

601 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Business Technology Early College High School (BTECH), located in Queens Village, is a specialized educational institution designed to bridge the gap between secondary education and the professional workforce. Established through a unique partnership between the New York City Department of Education, IBM, and Queensborough Community College, the school follows the innovative "9-14" model. This program allows students to complete their high school education while simultaneously earning a tuition-free associate degree in applied science within six years, effectively accelerating their pathway to higher education and technical careers.

The school’s curriculum is heavily focused on computer science and information technology, integrating rigorous academic coursework with hands-on professional development. Students benefit from mentorship opportunities, guest lectures, and internship programs provided by IBM, which ensures that they gain real-world experience and professional networking skills. By combining college-level coursework with industry-aligned technical training, BTECH aims to prepare its diverse student body for high-demand roles in the technology sector, ensuring graduates are both college-ready and career-prepared upon completion of the program.

601

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	147
Black	284
Asian	120
Two or More	8
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	4

Black
284 (47.3%)
Hispanic
147 (24.5%)
Asian
120 (20.0%)
White
19 (3.2%)
American Indian
18 (3.0%)
Two or More
8 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
Phone:	(718)217-3613
Website:	http://www.btechnyc.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	403
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 184

Grade 10 141

Grade 11 120

Grade 12 154

Ungraded 2