ACADEMY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

www.afsenyc.org

412 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.*

412

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	200
Black	107
Asian	54
Two or More	21
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
200 (48.5 %)
Black
107 (26.0 %)
Asian
54 (13.1 %)
White
21 (5.1 %)
Two or More
21 (5.1 %)
American Indian
5 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0 %)

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 # 2
Phone:	(212)253-3299
Website:	http://www.afsenyc.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 108

Grade 10 102

Grade 11 97

Grade 12 104

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ACADEMY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	108
Grade 10	102
Grade 11	97
Grade 12	104
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ACADEMY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	65	15.8%
Male	347	84.2%

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