Academy for Software Engineering

No state test proficiency data was provided in this dataset. However, the school's qualitative academic indicators are strong: teachers report instruction quality at 96% — notably above the district average of 90% — and the school offers AP courses alongside robust STEM programming including Cyberpatriots and Science Olympiad.

This school shows exceptional family trust metrics — 97% parent-teacher trust and 93% parent-principal trust, both above district averages. Teacher instruction quality ratings of 96% indicate a strong classroom environment. The school reports zero suspensions, suggesting either effective behavior management or a student body that rarely encounters disciplinary issues. Teacher-principal trust (85%) is slightly lower than family trust, which is a common pattern in NYC schools where teachers often have more critical perspectives on leadership. The 25% family survey response rate is moderate, meaning these positive numbers reflect engaged families but may not capture every voice.

AFSE serves 434 students across grades 9-12, with a diverse student body that is 51% Hispanic, 25% Black, 13% Asian, and 8% White — a composition that differs significantly from the surrounding Gramercy neighborhood, which is 83% college-educated and has a median home value over $900,000. The school's diversity index of 70% and economic need index of 77% indicate it draws students from across the city's economic spectrum. Twenty-four percent of students have IEPs, and the school provides ELL support, showing commitment to serving students with varying learning needs.

Gramercy is one of Manhattan's most transit-accessible and family-oriented neighborhoods, scoring 97.7 on transit and 95 on family density. While the neighborhood has a median household income of $154,000 and only 10.8% poverty rate, the school serves a student body with significantly higher economic need (77%), meaning many students commute from outside the immediate area. The neighborhood offers strong education orientation (97 percentile) but lower safety scores (17th percentile), which parents should consider when evaluating the commute and surrounding area.

Gramercy's excellent transit score (97.7) means most families arrive via subway or bus rather than walking. The area is well-connected to multiple subway lines, making it accessible from across the city — important given that the school's demographic draw extends well beyond this affluent neighborhood.