Serving 555 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Careers In Television And Film ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The Academy for Careers in Television and Film serves a large attendance area in Long Island City, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 25.1 miles away.
- 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 555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
555 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Average Class Size
27 students
School Rankings
Academy For Careers In Television And Film ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 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 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2791 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tvf Panthers
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 #2791 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 87.2%.
How many students attend Academy For Careers In Television And Film?
555 students attend Academy For Careers In Television And Film.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Academy For Careers In Television And Film students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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