Where Every Door Leads to Success
Thur 11/28 - Fri 11/29, Thanksgiving Recess
NYC #1
High School for Careers in Advertising & Media
A Grade
Cultural Diversity
*Niche.com
95%
Graduation Rate
*Niche.com
93%
Successfully completed college or career preparation
3-in-1 Program
MECA is 1 of the 10 NYS P-Tech Schools
New York City’s grades 9-14 Early College and Career Schools (also known as P-TECH Schools) are public schools under the NYC Department of Education that offer an innovative six-year high school program to prepare students for college and careers competitive in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) industries.
Reasons to Join MECA
FREE College
Earn 30+ transferrable college credits while in High School or an Associates Degree.
*Students can save $20K + on college tuition
Paid Internships
Earn up to 600 Hours ~ $8K+ of professional work experience while in school
* SYEP, WGL, ISP,
Brand MECAnics
Career Explorations
Career Day, Workshops, Networking, Job Shadowing, Mentorships, Job site visits
* Building high in-demand professional & technical skills
Inclusive Community
Fostering culture of belonging for all. Supporting teachers and staff
PSAL
Become a part of Murry Bergtraum campus athletic team.
* 10+ sports | 16+ teams to choose from
Lourdes Figueroa
School Counselor
Love, in its many forms—friendship, support from family, and caring relationships within our school community—creates a safe space for students to explore their identities and dreams. It fosters connections that help them feel valued and understood. I see the magic that happens when MECA students lift each other up, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong. Together, hope and love inspire our students to chase their aspirations, support one another, and cultivate a community grounded in compassion and understanding.
Alexander Xu
MECA Student, Class 2025
I had an overall great experience at MECA high school. The immersive curriculum not only provided extensive insights into the advertising industry but also helped me discover my strengths and areas of growth. Grateful for the valuable lessons and the supportive environment that foster both learning and self-discovery.
Vivian Cruz
Parent Coordinator
MECA is a school community that I am proud to be part of. My mission at MECA begins by greeting the students with a smile, learning their names and creating a bond of mutual respect. By recognizing the students' feelings, thoughts and needs, I accomplish a sense of gratitude and satisfaction. When the students return to school the next day feeling welcomed, it enlightens my day and I know that my mission is fulfilled.
Patrycja Danowska
Chemistry Teacher
Its been a real privilege to return to my alma mater as a chemistry teacher. MECA has always pushed me to explore different aspect of education both in high school and at BMCC. Its a full-circle moment to share my passion for the subject with students in the same classroom where I once sat.
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MECA Partners
November 27th
Thanksgiving Feast
Celebrating MECA community with our traditional annual potluck feast for all students and staff members.
November 28th – 29th
Thanksgiving Recess, Schools Closed
Thanksgiving recess is a holiday break from school around Thanksgiving, allowing students to spend time with family and friends.
December 23rd – January 1st
Winter Recess, Schools Closed
During winter recess students are out of school. This allows for students to observe any Holidays during this time or spend quality time with family and friends.
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Ana Lopez, Catherine Chong, Perla Fernandez, Ky-mani Gerrard, James-Tyler Foster, Ruby Morency, Jalissa Edwards, Zanyla McCoy, Joel Patterson, William Zheng. Project lead: Alisa Sukhotskaya