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#170 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 4% in state

Academy for Careers in Television and Film

High School · New York City Geographic District #30 · Long Island City, NY

A New York City Geographic District #30 high school where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1-50 51ST AVE, Long Island City, NY 11101

  • Math 92% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 92% proficient (2021)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change+1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2021
TrendImproving
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+47.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation49.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Chronic Absenteeism32.7%

Students at Academy for Careers in Television and Film score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 92% in 2021, across a 11-year record (2011–2021).

Show all 11 years
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Academy for Careers in Television and Film sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 81Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$116,807

Median home value

$995,500

Median rent

$2,740/mo

College educated

65.4%

Homeownership

16%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
49.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
1 boys'·3 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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British International School of NyPrivate · tuition8.3privatePK–120.8 mi246Compare →
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Lyceum Kennedy French American SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–120.9 mi153Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #30

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#1 of 50
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Academy for Careers in Television and Film is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Academy for Careers in Television and Film

Academy for Careers in Television and Film is a public high school in Long Island City, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #30, serving approximately 541 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Academy for Careers in Television and Film

What grades does Academy for Careers in Television and Film serve?

Academy for Careers in Television and Film serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Academy for Careers in Television and Film?

Academy for Careers in Television and Film has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Careers in Television and Film?

The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Careers in Television and Film is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Academy for Careers in Television and Film rank in NY?

Academy for Careers in Television and Film ranks #170 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Academy for Careers in Television and Film's MySchoolScout rating?

Academy for Careers in Television and Film has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Academy for Careers in Television and Film?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy for Careers in Television and Film has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).

Is Academy for Careers in Television and Film a charter school?

No, Academy for Careers in Television and Film is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Academy for Careers in Television and Film a Title I school?

No, Academy for Careers in Television and Film is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy for Careers in Television and Film?

71.5% of students at Academy for Careers in Television and Film qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
541
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
vocational
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 11101)
39,007
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
33.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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