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Life Academy High School for Film and Music

DBN 21K559  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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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.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to New York City residents who attend an information session
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 81% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • 81% of offers went to this group
    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

    School Sports
    Programs
    • Life Academy High School for Film and Music
    Interests
    • Visual Art & Design
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        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
        School Email
        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
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        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)

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