- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Island City, NY
Academy for Careers in Television and Film
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Careers in Television and Film, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010206070
👥 S:T ratio 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Careers in Television and Film earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #7 of 16
- high schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Careers in Television and Film has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Careers in Television and Film ranks #7 of 16 high schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010206070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Academy for Careers in Television and Film held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 360010206070 · Long Island City, NY High · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 11.8:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Academy for Careers in Television and Film held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Academy for Careers in Television and Film in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school 555
Academy for Careers in Television and Film
555 students
What this shows Academy for Careers in Television and Film reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Careers in Television and Film compares
Academy for Careers in Television and Film held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 16% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.2%
African American 14.4%
White 12.8%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Academy for Careers in Television and Film is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Academy for Careers in Television and Film Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Careers in Television and Film's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Careers in Television and Film
How many students attend Academy for Careers in Television and Film?
Academy for Careers in Television and Film has 555 students enrolled. It is a high school in Long Island City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Careers in Television and Film?
65.2% of students at Academy for Careers in Television and Film are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Careers in Television and Film?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Careers in Television and Film is Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Careers in Television and Film?
Academy for Careers in Television and Film has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Academy for Careers in Television and Film rank among high schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Careers in Television and Film ranks #7 of 16 high schools in Long Island City, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Long Island City on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Academy for Careers in Television and Film, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.