Serving 540 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Careers In Television And Film ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Careers In Television And Film ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Academy For Careers In Television And Film's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Careers In Television And Film ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Careers In Television And Film is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1704 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
57%
29%
Black
13%
16%
White
16%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Careers In Television And Film's ranking?
Academy For Careers In Television And Film is ranked #1704 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Academy For Careers In Television And Film often compared to?
Academy For Careers In Television And Filmis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of American Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Careers In Television And Film?
The graduation rate of Academy For Careers In Television And Film is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy For Careers In Television And Film?
540 students attend Academy For Careers In Television And Film.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Academy For Careers In Television And Film students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Careers In Television And Film?
Academy For Careers In Television And Film has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Careers In Television And Film offer ?
Academy For Careers In Television And Film offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Careers In Television And Film part of?
Academy For Careers In Television And Film is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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