Very Good
#795 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 17% in state
Life Academy High School for Film and Music
High School · New York City Geographic District #21 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #21 high school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2630 BENSON AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11214
- Math 95% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Life Academy High School for Film and Music score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 85% in 2021, across a 12-year record (2010–2021).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2010-2021) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2010-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Life Academy High School for Film and Music 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 95Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,286
Median home value
$1,007,400
Median rent
$1,710/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
33.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School of Sports ManagementEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Kingsborough Early College SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 722 | Compare → |
| Leaders High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| International High School at LafayetteEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 335 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District #21
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #7 of 40
- 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.
Life Academy High School for Film and Music is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Life Academy High School for Film and Music
Life Academy High School for Film and Music is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #21, serving approximately 214 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #795 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Life Academy High School for Film and Music
What grades does Life Academy High School for Film and Music serve?
Life Academy High School for Film and Music serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Life Academy High School for Film and Music?
Life Academy High School for Film and Music has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Life Academy High School for Film and Music?
The student-teacher ratio at Life Academy High School for Film and Music is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Life Academy High School for Film and Music rank in NY?
Life Academy High School for Film and Music ranks #795 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Life Academy High School for Film and Music's MySchoolScout rating?
Life Academy High School for Film and Music has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Life Academy High School for Film and Music?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Life Academy High School for Film and Music has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Is Life Academy High School for Film and Music a charter school?
No, Life Academy High School for Film and Music is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Life Academy High School for Film and Music a Title I school?
No, Life Academy High School for Film and Music is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Life Academy High School for Film and Music?
86.0% of students at Life Academy High School for Film and Music 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
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.7%
- Phone
- (718) 333-7750
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11214)
- 88,994
- Area average commute
- 45.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 11214; 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, 2010-2021; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in New York 2026: Top Districts from NYC to the Suburbsbest schools
- Best Schools in New York, NY — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best States for Public Schools in 2026: A Complete Rankingdata insights
- Charter Schools vs Public Schools: What the Data Actually Shows (2026)school choice
- Student-Teacher Ratio by State: Complete 2026 Rankingsdata insights
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.