| DBN | 21K559 • insideschools.org • School Finder • 2017 School Performance Dashboard |
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| Overview Paragraph | At Life Academy High School for Film and Music, we infuse the study of film, filmmaking, video/audio production, and new media into student-centered, project-based courses. We focus on building communication skills in writing, presentation, and creativity. We seek students who want to learn in an exciting atmosphere of excellence and creative collaboration. |
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| Methods | Limited Unscreened |
| Seats 9th Grade GE | 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Grade 9 GE Applicants | 396 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat | 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Grade 9 GE Filled | Y |
| Seats 9th Grade SWD | 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Grade 9 SWD Applicants | 98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat | 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Grade 9 SWD Filled | Y |
| Seats Specialized | 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Applicants Specialized | 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| App per Seat Specialized | 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
| Location | 2630 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11214 (40.593028, -73.986313) |
| Subway | D to 25th Ave; N to Ave U; N to Gravesend – 86th St |
| Website | schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/21/K559 |
| Graduation Rate | 94.7% |
| Pct Stu Enough Variety | 71.0% |
| College Career Rate | 65.1% |
| Pct Stu Safe | 85.0% |
| Specialized | No |
| Total Students | 289 |
| Attendance Rate | 88.0% |
| SAT Takers | 0 |
| SAT Reading | 379 |
| SAT Math | 369 |
| SAT Writing | 378 |
| Total Enrollment | 289 |
| Female | 55.0% (159) |
| Male | 45.0% (130) |
| White | 12.8% (37) |
| Asian | 0.0% (0) |
| Black | 49.5% (143) |
| Hispanic | 29.4% (85) |
| Other | 0.0% (0) |
| Academic Opportunities |
Academic Portfolio for assessment CTE program(s) in: Arts, A/V Technology & Communication CUNY College Now; Art and Film Production Courses including Film, Set Design, Audio Production Cinematography, Animation, Storyboarding Art |
| Advanced Placement Courses | |
| Bus | B1, B3, B4, B6, B64, B82, X28, X38 |
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| Extracurricular Activities | Film, Music, Talent Show, Holiday Concert, Student Council, After-School Tutoring, iLearn courses, After-School Clubs: Debate, Drama/Theatre, Dance/Step, Art/Photography, Music, Table Tennis; and other programs of student interest based on grant funding |
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| Boro | K |
| School 10th Seats | 1 |
| ELL Programs | English as a New Language |
| Language Classes | Spanish |
| Diploma Endorsements | |
| Neighborhood | Gravesend |
| Shared Space | Yes |
| Campus Name | Lafayette Educational Campus |
| Building Code | K400 |
| Phone Number | 718-333-7750 |
| Fax Number | 718-333-7775 |
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| Grades 2018 | 12-Sep |
| Final Grades | 12-Sep |
| Start Time | 8:23am |
| End Time | 2:40pm |
| Psal Sports Boys | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling |
| Psal Sports Girls | Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball |
| Psal Sports Coed | Cricket |
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| School Accessibility Description | 1 |
| Codes | L38A |
| Seats 10 | Yes-10 |
| Primary Address Line 1 | 2630 Benson Avenue |
| City | Brooklyn |
| State Code | NY |
| Lat | 40.593 |
| Lng | -73.986 |
| Zip | 11,214 |
| # Grade 9 | 86 |
| # Grade 10 | 76 |
| # Grade 11 | 57 |
| # Grade 12 | 70 |
| ELA Takers | 82 |
| ELA Level 1 | 34.1% (28) |
| ELA Level 2 | 54.9% (45) |
| ELA Level 3 | 0.0% (0) |
| ELA Level 4 | 0.0% (0) |
| ELA Level 3+4 | 11.0% (9) |
| Math Takers | 74 |
| Math Level 1 | 45.9% (34) |
| Math Level 2 | 41.9% (31) |
| Math Level 3 | 8.1% (6) |
| Math Level 4 | 0.0% (0) |
| Math Level 3+4 | 12.2% (9) |
