Serving 251 students in grades 9-12, Life Academy High School For Film And Music ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Life Academy High School For Film And Music ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Life Academy High School For Film And Music's student population of 251 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Life Academy High School For Film And Music ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Life Academy High School For Film And Music 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#585 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
51%
29%
Black
17%
16%
White
19%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life Academy High School For Film And Music's ranking?
Life Academy High School For Film And Music is ranked #585 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Life Academy High School For Film And Music?
The graduation rate of Life Academy High School For Film And Music is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Life Academy High School For Film And Music?
251 students attend Life Academy High School For Film And Music.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Life Academy High School For Film And Music students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life Academy High School For Film And Music?
Life Academy High School For Film And Music has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Life Academy High School For Film And Music offer ?
Life Academy High School For Film And Music offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Life Academy High School For Film And Music part of?
Life Academy High School For Film And Music is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
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