Academy for Software Engineering (AFSE) (02M546)

40 Irving Place, Manhattan, NY 10003, Manhattan
Phone: 212-253-3299
Hours: 09:00am - 03:20pm
School Website: https://www.afsenyc.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M546/
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School Leader: Shawn Raeke (sraeke@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Ashley Cameron (acameron7@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Carmen Rosario (crosario9@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Erbin Nunez (enunez24@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Frederick Wilmot (fwilmot@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Suzanne Zeitlin Mellor (szeitlinmellor@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

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.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 80%

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

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
We offer students Digital Design I and Digital Design II.
Programs
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 Admissions:
  • 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.

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:331 / 98 (3.38)513 / 98 (5.23)
  DIA seats: 6767
SWD applicants/seats:57 / 27 (2.11)75 / 27 (2.78)
  DIA seats: 18?
Rank Avg: 6.20
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:#15 to #36
    DIA:#6E to #90
  SWD:#66 to #99
    DIA:#B7 to #E0
Offer Prediction:
School 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
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
30 / 76 / 0
21 / 76 / 0
35 / 67 / 0
Attendance %
83%
82%
82%
Graduation %
82%
93%
93%
College %
78%
69%
80%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,992 (388) / 125
201
2,507 (585) / 125
184
2,623 / 120
159
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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  83.90%
CC Regents
  59
Non-CC Regents
  62
Impact Score
  0.48
Performance Score
  0.49
College Aptitude
CCR
  47.10%
SAT Math
  473
SAT R/W
  502
Postsecondary
2-Year College 20.20%
4-Year College 56.60%
Unknown 23.20%

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 16.70%
Black 13.90%
Hispanic 19.40%
White 41.70%
Other 8.30%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  25.10%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  20.50%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  98.00%
Has all services
  90.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  57
Regents Gl. Hist.
  60
Regents Algebra I
  56
Regents Living Env.
  53
4-Year Grad. Rate
  76.5
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  96.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services94 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services60 (88%)N/A (N/A)8 (12%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (80%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (20%)
Physical Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School7 (88%)
Stop to School<=5 (?)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  58
Regents Gl. Hist.
  67
Regents Algebra I
  59
ELL Progress
  48
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