Academy for Software Engineering (AFSE): admissions and school facts
Academy for Software Engineering (AFSE) (DBN 02M546) is a New York City public high school in Gramercy, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Open. Its average SAT is 930 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 84% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 930
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 84%
- College and career rate
- 77%
- Students
- 430
- Applicants per seat
- 3
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
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Focus: Computer Science & Technology
No screening by grades or tests: seats are offered by priority (borough, zone, language) and a random number.
98 seats · 331 applicants · 3 per seat
About the school
The Academy for Software Engineering empowers all students to reach their fullest potential through competency-based learning practices, self-reflection, and a growth mindset. Students cultivate social-emotional wellness through restorative practices and meaningful relationships between all stakeholders 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, tomorrowâÂÂs 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...
Courses and languages
Languages: German
AP courses (8): Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball
Clubs: Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Anime, Basketball, Community Service, Content Creator, Crafting, Dungeons & Dragons, Fitness, Green Team, HERstory Girls Club, Debate Club, Muslim Student Association, Performing Arts, Ping Pong, Poetry, Programming, Robotics, Student Ambassadors, Student Incentive Programs, Student Government, Video Game, Yearbook
Students
- Girls
- 17%
- English language learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 30%
- Economic need index
- 82%
- Asian
- 15%
- Black
- 25%
- Hispanic
- 51%
- White
- 6%
- Multi-racial
- 2%
- Native American
- 0%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 84%
- Rigorous instruction
- 54%
- Supportive environment
- 54%
- Family and community ties
- 85%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 40 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003
- Neighborhood
- Gramercy
- Subway
- 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R to 14th St-Union Square
- Bus
- BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM10, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M1, M101, M102, M103, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M23-SBS, M3, M34-SBS, M34A-SBS, M55, M8, M9, QM21, SIM10, SIM11, SIM1C, SIM3, SIM31, SIM33, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C, SIM6, SIM7, SIM9, X27, X28, X37, X38, X63, X64, X68
- School hours
- 9:00 AM – 3:20 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Academy for Software Engineering (AFSE)?
Academy for Software Engineering (AFSE) admits students through: Open. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Academy for Software Engineering (AFSE)?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 3 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Academy for Software Engineering (AFSE)?
The average SAT was 930 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Academy for Software Engineering (AFSE)?
84% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 77% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Academy for Software Engineering (AFSE) and how do you get there?
The school is at 40 Irving Place, Manhattan. Subway: 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R to 14th St-Union Square. Bus: BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM10, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M1, M101, M102, M103, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M23-SBS, M3, M34-SBS, M34A-SBS, M55, M8, M9, QM21, SIM10, SIM11, SIM1C, SIM3, SIM31, SIM33, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C, SIM6, SIM7, SIM9, X27, X28, X37, X38, X63, X64, X68.
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Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are