ACADEMY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

www.afsenyc.org

438 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.*

438

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	226
Black	110
Asian	66
Two or More	9
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
226 (51.6%)
Black
110 (25.1%)
Asian
66 (15.1%)
White
22 (5.0%)
Two or More
9 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
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 9 122

Grade 10 113

Grade 11 109

Grade 12 93

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ACADEMY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	122
Grade 10	113
Grade 11	109
Grade 12	93
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ACADEMY FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	76	17.4%
Male	362	82.6%

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