Academy for Software Engineering (AFSE) (02M546)

40 Irving Place, Manhattan, NY 10003, Manhattan
Phone: 212-253-3299
Email: crosario@afsenyc.org
Hours: 09:00am - 03:20pm
Principal: Shawn Raeke
School Website: https://afsenyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M546/
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Program Details
Academy for Software Engineering (AFSE) (A54A)
Computer Science & Technology

AFSE offers experiences that build capacity to solve problems, collaborate, engage in research, and expand awareness of careers through work-based experiences and professional mentoring.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
DIA:
  • Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch will be considered first for 69% of seats.
  • For the remaining 31% of seats, all students will be considered.
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
415
412
434
    Grade 12 Students
84
104
112
    Grade 11 Students
95
97
105
    Grade 10 Students
121
102
99
    Grade 9 Students
115
109
118
Avg. Class Size
28.0
23.6
Complaints / Suspensions
20 / 0
21 / 76
35 / 67
Attendance %
82%
82%
Graduation %
93%
93%
93%
College %
78%
69%
80%
Academy for Software Engineering (AFSE) (A54A)
GE applicants/seats:
  DIA seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
  DIA seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
    DIA:
Offer Prediction:
331 / 98 (3.38)
67
57 / 27 (2.11)
18

Offers
#15 to #36
#6E to #90
#B7 to #E0
513 / 98 (5.23)
67
75 / 27 (2.78)
?

Offers - Waitlist
564 / 93 (6.06)
64
88 / 27 (3.26)
?

Offers
About the School

The Academy for Software Engineering empowers all students to reach their fullest potential through mastery-based learning practices, self-reflection and a growth mindset. Students cultivate social-emotional wellness through restorative practices and meaningful relationships between all stakeholders in order to create an inclusive and equitable community of critical-thinkers enriched by a rigorous and culturally responsive education infused with the fundamental concepts of computing. Every student at AFSE will develop the skills to become lifelong learners, tomorrow’s problem solvers and collaborative leaders with the skills to achieve post-secondary success. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.

Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Cybersecurity Analyst), Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, Postsecondary Preparation: iMentor, College & Career planning, industry internships, Career-Connected Learning: Modern Youth Apprentice, Future Ready NYC, Work Based Learning Opportunities, Individualized student support, independent study courses, integrated co-teaching, SETSS, tutoring personalized College and Career planning, Positive Culture & Community: Restorative Justice & Peer Group Connection, Academic Program: Mastery Based Learning & Project Based Learning, Computer Science Program: Software Engineering, Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles & Computer Science A, Creative Design, Cybersecurity

Other Features: College Trips, CRMYA School, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 69% of seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science)
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
Other Sports
Basketball, Boxing, Dance, Fitness, Running, Table Tennis
Clubs
Anime, Basketball, Community Service, Content Creator, Crafting, Debate Club, Dungeons & Dragons, Fitness, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Green Team, HERstory Girls Club, Muslim Student Association, Performing Arts, Ping Pong, Poetry, Programming, Robotics, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Student Incentive Programs, Video Game, Yearbook
Art Disciplines
Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Concerts (1 per year), Dance Performances (1 per year), Films (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  72.00%
Academic Engagement 
  69.15%
Safety 
  79.75%
Bully Prevention 
  71.50%
Inclusivity 
  86.90%
Mental Support 
  74.33%
Environment 
  69.00%
Post-School Support 
  79.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  72.00%
School Satisfaction 
  88.83%
Student Behavior 
  50.63%
Student Support 
  91.38%
School Leadership 
  82.54%
Instructional Clarity 
  70.00%
Instructional Development 
  90.47%
Post-School Support 
  97.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  94.11%
Teacher Support 
  91.43%
Safety 
  97.67%
School Community 
  78.56%
School Leadership 
  95.75%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
IEP Support 
  96.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  92.90%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  45
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  36
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  41.40%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  469
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  478
Postsecondary
2-Year College 13.80%
4-Year College 63.80%
Unknown 22.40%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 82.40%
Female 17.60%
English Language Learners:
  7.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  25.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  84.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 15.90%
Black 28.20%
Hispanic 48.40%
White 4.60%
Other 2.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 15.60%
Hispanic 15.60%
White 50.00%
Other 18.80%
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