LIFE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL FOR FILM AND MUSIC

LIFE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL FOR FILM AND MUSIC is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 302 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, LIFE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL FOR FILM AND MUSIC has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LIFE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL FOR FILM AND MUSIC, located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a specialized public secondary school dedicated to integrating rigorous academics with creative arts training. The school provides students with a unique environment where they can pursue their passion for digital media, filmmaking, and music production alongside their core high school curriculum. By offering specialized electives and hands-on technical training, the institution aims to prepare students for both higher education and careers in the competitive media and entertainment industries.

Beyond its focus on the arts, Life Academy emphasizes a supportive school culture that encourages self-expression and community collaboration. The curriculum is designed to help students build a professional portfolio of their work, often providing them with access to industry-standard equipment and software. By blending artistic exploration with academic standards, the school strives to foster a well-rounded educational experience that helps students develop critical thinking, communication, and technical skills necessary for success in a modern, creative economy.

For more information, contact LIFE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL FOR FILM AND MUSIC at (718) 333-7750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2630 BENSON AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11214
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LIFE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL FOR FILM AND MUSIC is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 302 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
302
Teachers:
21.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 302 students

Black or African American
35.4%
Hispanic/Latino
34.4%
White
15.6%
Asian
10.9%
Two or more races
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.0%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

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.