Snapshot of BT

CTE Programs: Aerospace Engineering; Automotive Engineering and Design; Commercial Art and Graphic Design; Computer Science; Culinology®; Digital Media Arts; Fashion Design and Merchandising; Fin Tech; and Law & Justice. 

Advanced Placement Highlights: Over 20 AP courses are offered, including AP Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Computer Science, English Literature, U.S. History, Psychology, and Capstone. The average AP score in 2025 was 3.99, with 135 Scholars with Distinction and 17 AP Capstone Diplomas.

Athletics and Extracurricular Life: Students enjoy access to district-wide athletics and over 50 clubs, including DECA, Engineering, Student Council, Science Olympiad, and Model UN. Athletic teams compete in baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming, track, volleyball, and more.

College Readiness & Outcomes: Graduates consistently outperform state and national averages: • SAT Average: 1397 (NJ: 1058 / National: 1024) • ACT Average: 32.8 (NJ: 24.1 / National: 19.4) • 100% graduation rate. 

Community Engagement & Leadership: Students complete at least 60 hours of community service prior to graduation, developing leadership, empathy, and civic responsibility. Service activities include tutoring, open house guides, and participation in local nonprofits.

Curriculum & Academics: Students follow a rigorous, honors-level, college-preparatory curriculum integrating academic study with applied technical learning. Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement opportunities are available through partnerships with NJIT, Syracuse University, University of Texas - Austin, Bergen Community College, Rutgers, Fairleigh Dickinson, Kean, and RIT.

Original Student Research: Since 2015, BT has cultivated an impressive student research initiative that empowers all students—not just those enrolled in AP Research—to conduct high-quality, original research across a wide range of disciplines. This program is uniquely supported by both academic and CTE courses, which have integrated research standards and methodologies specific to their fields into the curriculum. Since the start of the research initiative, students have produced over 700 original research products or papers, with an average of 72 per year. 

• Potential to earn college credits while still in high school
• Opportunity to earn an occupational or technical certificate/license
• Preparation for the Student Occupational Competency Achievement Test (SOCAT)
• Community service requirement for graduation
• Career-focused work experiences; student internships (Senior Experience program)
• Applications-based, project-driven curriculum
• Work that challenges students to think critically and solve problems at advanced levels
• Educational practices that encourage active inquiry, experimentation and innovation in classes
• Pre-engineering honors program for students with an interest and aptitude in mathematics and design
• Integrated study to prepare students for multiple postsecondary paths
• Computer technology is infused into the curriculum using both Apple and Windows platforms
• Comprehensive guidance, college and career planning, and student support services
• Full range of extracurricular and athletic activities
• Interscholastic athletic teams are composed of athletes from Teterboro, Paramus and Bergen County Academies
• School schedule: 10 months, September - June, 7 hours 5 minutes daily