Bronx Academy for Software Engineering (BASE): admissions and school facts
Bronx Academy for Software Engineering (BASE) (DBN 10X264) is a New York City public high school in Belmont, the Bronx with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 875 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 88% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 875
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 88%
- College and career rate
- 68%
- Students
- 353
- Applicants per seat
- 1
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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.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)X18A
Focus: Computer Science & Technology
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
95 seats · 115 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
BASE is a CTE high school focusing on computer science and social justice. Computer Science courses such as Python, Robotics and Mobile App Design use the tools of software engineering to focus on real-world problem solving, and internships and other opportunities with industry partners give students experience with cutting-edge technology. Our literacy program supports all students where they are, and the senior capstone projects call on students to demonstrate mastery across the disciplines before they graduate. BASE partners include iMentor, which gives all 11th and 12th graders mentors to support the college/postsecondary application process, and BuildOn, so students regularly do community service work (100 hours are required), with the chance to go on international service trips. BASE graduates are prepared to develop their skills in college, enter the software industry as...
Courses and languages
AP courses (4): Computer Science A, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball
Clubs: Anime, Competitive Gaming, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Robotics, Chess, Student Leadership, Economic Democracy, Book Club, Fitness Club, MTG
Students
- Girls
- 18%
- English language learners
- 10%
- Students with disabilities
- 27%
- Economic need index
- 92%
- Asian
- 2%
- Black
- 27%
- Hispanic
- 65%
- White
- 3%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 1%
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
- 81%
- Rigorous instruction
- 51%
- Supportive environment
- 61%
- Family and community ties
- 81%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 2474 Crotona Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458
- Neighborhood
- Belmont
- Subway
- 2, 5 to Pelham Pkwy (0.8 mi); B, D to Fordham Rd (0.9 mi); 2, 5 to Bronx Park East (0.9 mi)
- Bus
- Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx22, Bx9
- School hours
- 8:12 AM – 2:32 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Bronx Academy for Software Engineering (BASE)?
Bronx Academy for Software Engineering (BASE) admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Bronx Academy for Software Engineering (BASE)?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Bronx Academy for Software Engineering (BASE)?
The average SAT was 875 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 Bronx Academy for Software Engineering (BASE)?
88% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 68% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Bronx Academy for Software Engineering (BASE) and how do you get there?
The school is at 2474 Crotona Avenue, the Bronx. Subway: 2, 5 to Pelham Pkwy (0.8 mi); B, D to Fordham Rd (0.9 mi); 2, 5 to Bronx Park East (0.9 mi). Bus: Bx12, Bx12-SBS, Bx15, Bx17, Bx19, Bx22, Bx9.
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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