Serving 214 students in grades 9-12, Life Academy High School For Film And Music ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Life Academy High School For Film And Music's student population of 214 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
School Rankings
Life Academy High School For Film And Music ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 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 0.68, 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
#1283 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
47%
30%
Black
12%
16%
White
27%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 #1283 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Life Academy High School For Film And Music?
214 students attend Life Academy High School For Film And Music.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Life Academy High School For Film And Music students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 11:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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