ACADEMY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

ACADEMY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 456 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, ACADEMY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

The **ACADEMY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (AFSE)**, located at 40 Irving Place in Manhattan, is a specialized public high school in New York City dedicated to integrating computer science into a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. Unlike traditional high schools, AFSE centers its educational model on software engineering, providing students with a unique blend of humanities and STEM education. The school’s curriculum is designed to ensure that all students, regardless of their prior experience, gain proficiency in programming, computational thinking, and project-based learning.

Beyond core academic subjects, the school emphasizes real-world application through partnerships with the tech industry, offering students opportunities for mentorships, internships, and exposure to professional development environments. By fostering a culture of collaboration and critical inquiry, the ACADEMY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING aims to prepare a diverse student body for both post-secondary success and leadership roles in an increasingly digital economy.

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*Note: While your prompt included a URL for "bronxsoftware.org," please be aware that the ACADEMY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING is located in Manhattan (Gramercy Park area) and is distinct from other specialized software-focused schools in the Bronx. You may want to verify your school’s specific portal if you are looking for localized administrative information.*

For more information, contact ACADEMY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING at (212) 253-3299 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.