BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26 school district, located in QUEENS VILLAGE, NY with about 424 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 30 teachers, BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL at (718) 217-3613 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11427
(718) 217-3613
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in QUEENS VILLAGE, NY with about 424 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
- Total Students:
- 424
- Teachers:
- 30.67
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 424 students
- Black or African American
- 39.4%
- Asian
- 26.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.0%
- White
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.2%
- Female
- 31.4%
- Male
- 68.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.