AECI 1 Charter Middle and High School
838 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451
Phone: (646) 400-5566
info@aecischools.org
Brand NEW Building coming in 2027!
2970 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455
Sheet A-301 · Admissions · Now Accepting Applications
Apply to AECI 1
Tuition-free. No test scores required. Grades 6th through 12th for 2027–2028 — applications in English and Spanish, accepted on a rolling basis.
4 steps · ± 10 minutes to apply
Construction Sequence
How to Apply
Free · Rolling BasisIf demand exceeds seats,
a random lottery is held
a random lottery is held
01
Get to Know Us
Explore the program, attend an Open House, or schedule a visit. Meet our teachers, walk the architecture studio, and ask us anything.
RSVP for Open House02
Complete the Application
Free online application in English or Spanish — no test scores required. Prefer paper? Fax to (718) 585-4780, or mail/hand-deliver to Laura Harrigan, 838 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451.
Start Application →03
Application Review
Our admissions team reviews your application. If seats are available, offers are made directly. If demand exceeds available seats, a random lottery is held — everyone has an equal chance.
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Acceptance & Enrollment
Complete enrollment forms, share required records, and attend New Student Orientation. Welcome to AECI 1 — hard hats optional, ambition required.
Field Questions
FAQ
Yes. AECI 1 is a public charter school — tuition-free for all students. There are no application fees either.
We are accepting applications for grades 6-12. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
No. Admission does not depend on test scores, grades, or interviews. If applications exceed available seats, admission is decided by a random public lottery — every applicant has an equal chance.
When there are more applicants than seats, a random lottery determines offers and the waitlist order. Results from previous lotteries are available from the admissions office. Email admissions@aecischools.org for details.
Please do! We host Open Houses throughout the year (10 AM – 1 PM, grades 6–12) — RSVP via the button above, or email admissions@aecischools.org to arrange a visit.
Email admissions@aecischools.org or call (646) 400-5566. Paper applications can be faxed to (718) 585-4780 or delivered to Laura Harrigan at 838 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451.