Bronx Academy for Software Engineering (BASE) (10X264)
2474 Crotona Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458, Bronx
Phone: 718-733-6024
Email: info@bronxsoftware.org
Hours: 8:12am - 2:32pm
Principal: Benjamin Grossman
School Website: https://bronxsoftware.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/43167
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/10X264/HS/
Bus: Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx22, Bx9
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About
BASE is a CTE high school focusing on computer science and social justice. Courses such as Mobile App Design use the tools of software engineering to focus on real-world problem solving. Internships with industry partners give students experience with cutting-edge technology. Seminar classes help students make connections across their academic classes, get to know each other, and develop post-graduation plans. BASE offers an early college and career program with Bronx Community College in cybersecurity to students, with college classes beginning in 11th grade. BASE graduates are prepared to develop their skills in college, enter the software industry as programmers or website designers, and understand and help the communities they live in.
Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Software Engineering
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Early College, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat
School Features:
- NYC 9-14 School, which offer a six-year program where students earn a high school diploma, gain valuable work-based learning experiences, and can earn a no-cost Associate's degree (or up to two years of college credits)
- School whose primary location is co-located with another school
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Programs
Computer Science & Technology
All BASE students take four years of computer science, learning programming languages like HTML5, Javascript, and Java. Students use Design Thinking, a human-centered problem-solving approach to solve real-world problems. Seniors do a capstone project where they use skills from across disciplines to address a problem in their community. BASE students participate in citywide hackathons sponsored by groups like Code/Interactive and Forbes, and have had internships at SCENYC, Alvin Ailey, and Gilt.
- (Group 1) Priority to Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 56.80%
Unknown 31.80%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 15.30%
Black 24.70%
Hispanic 67.00%
White 1.80%
Other 3.40%
Hispanic 30.80%
White 43.60%
Other 7.70%