At a glance
Reported students
438
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Academy for Software Engineering: 438 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
9.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Academy for Software Engineering
Academy for Software Engineering is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in New York. It is one of 118 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 2. NCES reports 438 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.5:1, below the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (51.6%) and Black (25.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Academy for Software Engineering
- 1How do the reported 9.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.5%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5%
- Hispanic51.6%
- Black25.1%
- Asian15.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Manhattan Business Academy
High · Grades 09–12
441 reported students
NYC Ischool
High · Grades 09–12
447 reported students
New Design High School
High · Grades 09–12
421 reported students
Gramercy Arts High School
High · Grades 09–12
420 reported students
Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers
High · Grades 09–12
460 reported students
Talent Unlimited High School
High · Grades 09–12
463 reported students
Public schools near Academy for Software Engineering
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gramercy Arts High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 420 | under 0.1 mi |
| High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 132 | under 0.1 mi |
| International High School at Union Square High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 348 | under 0.1 mi |
| Union Square Academy for Health Sciences High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 09–12 | 527 | under 0.1 mi |
| Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day High School High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 10–12 | 620 | 0.3 mi |
| Clinton School (The) High · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 06–12 | 846 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Software Engineering
What grades does Academy for Software Engineering serve?
Academy for Software Engineering reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (career and technical school) in New York City Geographic District # 2.
How many students attend Academy for Software Engineering?
Academy for Software Engineering reported 438 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Academy for Software Engineering?
The calculated ratio is 9.5:1, based on 438 students and 46.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Academy for Software Engineering a public, charter, or magnet school?
Academy for Software Engineering is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Academy for Software Engineering students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Academy for Software Engineering in?
Academy for Software Engineering is part of New York City Geographic District # 2, based in New York, NY, which operates 118 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Academy for Software Engineering?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gramercy Arts High School (under 0.1 mi), High School for Language and Diplomacy (The) (under 0.1 mi), International High School at Union Square (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.