ACADEMY FOR CAREERS IN TELEVISION AND FILM

The **Academy for Careers in Television and Film (TvF)**, located in Long Island City, Queens, is a specialized New York City public high school dedicated to preparing students for college and careers within the media production industry. The school offers a rigorous academic curriculum integrated with professional-grade training in areas such as cinematography, sound engineering, editing, and screenwriting. By partnering with industry professionals and organizations, the school provides students with hands-on experience, mentorship opportunities, and internships that bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world media production.

Beyond its technical focus, TvF emphasizes a collaborative and creative culture that mirrors the environment of a professional production set. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both technical proficiency and critical thinking, encouraging students to produce original content while developing a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences. Located in the heart of a major hub for film and television studios, the school leverages its geographic advantage to immerse students in the professional landscape of New York City, ultimately aiming to equip graduates with the skills, portfolio, and professional network necessary to excel in the competitive entertainment industry or pursue higher education.

1-50 51ST AVE
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
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ACADEMY FOR CAREERS IN TELEVISION AND FILM is a public school in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY with about 563 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
563
Teachers:
39.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 563 students

Hispanic/Latino
54.7%
White
20.2%
Black or African American
12.3%
Two or more races
6.4%
Asian
5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.