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
2630 BENSON AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Enrollment
214
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Score
7.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
214
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Score
7.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#795 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#85 of 570
public schools
In district
#7 of 40
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
Equity
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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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. Life Academy High School for Film and Music serves approximately 214 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Life Academy High School for Film and Music has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #795 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Life Academy High School for Film and Music show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
69% of students at Life Academy High School for Film and Music were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Life Academy High School for Film and Music — Students at Life Academy High School for Film and Music score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.0/10.
How Life Academy High School for Film and Music Compares
See how Life Academy High School for Film and Music performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2630 BENSON AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Life Academy High School for Film and Music may also want to explore other high schools in the area. LEADERS HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10), which scores slightly higher. Another option is INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT LAFAYETTE (rated 7.3/10, 0.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, HIGH SCHOOL OF SPORTS MANAGEMENT (rated 7.1/10), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH SCHOOL OF SPORTS MANAGEMENT Brooklyn | 0.0 mi | 7.1 |
| KINGSBOROUGH EARLY COLLEGE SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.0 mi | 6.6 |
| LEADERS HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.0 mi | 8.3 |
| INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT LAFAYETTE Brooklyn | 0.1 mi | 7.3 |
| PS 212 LADY DEBORAH MOODY Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 6.6 |
| GESHER YEHUDA Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 721 BROOKLYN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 4.0 |
| JOHN DEWEY HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| PS 101 VERRAZANO (THE) Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 8.3 |
| HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 2 Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| IS 281 JOSEPH B CAVALLARO Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| PS 97 HIGHLAWN (THE) Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| PS 95 GRAVESEND (THE) Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| IS 228 DAVID A BOODY Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| JEWISH CENTER FOR SPECIAL EDUC Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| YESHIVAH OHEL MOSHE Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| MAGEN DAVID YESHIVAH HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 3.7 |
| EAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| ACADEMY OF TALENTED SCHOLARS (THE) Brooklyn | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| BROOKLYN SCHOOL OF INQUIRY Brooklyn | 1.0 mi | 8.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11214 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$64,286
Median Home Value
$1,007,400
Median Rent
$1,710/mo
Population
88,994
College Educated
32.4%
Homeownership
33.9%
Avg Commute
45.2 min
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Median Age
41.1
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| EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN OF HARLEM New York, NY | 7.9 |
| FRANKFORT-SCHUYLER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Frankfort, NY | 7.9 |
| RAMAZ UPPER SCHOOL New York, NY | 7.9 |
| AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & ENGLISH SECONDARY SCHOOL New York, NY | 8.0 |
| HARRISVILLE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Harrisville, NY | 8.0 |
| LETCHWORTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Gainesville, NY | 8.0 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.7%
- Phone
- (718) 333-7750
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21- District Enrollment
- 34,525
- Schools in District
- 40
- District Rank
- #7 of 40
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