Academy For Software Engineering

40 Irving Pl
New York, NY 10003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 416 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Software Engineering ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Academy For Software Engineering ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Academy For Software Engineering's student population of 416 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar

School Rankings

Academy For Software Engineering ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Software Engineering is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1308 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
45-49%
52%
80-84%
49%
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
49%
30%
Black
27%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academy For Software Engineering's ranking?
Academy For Software Engineering is ranked #1308 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Software Engineering?
The graduation rate of Academy For Software Engineering is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy For Software Engineering?
416 students attend Academy For Software Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Academy For Software Engineering students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For Software Engineering?
Academy For Software Engineering has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Software Engineering offer ?
Academy For Software Engineering offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Academy For Software Engineering part of?
Academy For Software Engineering is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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