ACADEMY FOR CAREERS IN TELEVISION AND FILM

School Overview
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.
540
Total Students
47.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY FOR CAREERS IN TELEVISION AND FILM
Demographic Student Count
White84
Hispanic306
Black72
Asian45
Two or More28
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    306 (56.7 %)
  • White
    84 (15.6 %)
  • Black
    72 (13.3 %)
  • Asian
    45 (8.3 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (5.2 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
Phone: (718)609-3330
Website: http://www.actvf.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 397
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16
Grades Taught
Grade 9 135
Grade 10 140
Grade 11 131
Grade 12 133
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ACADEMY FOR CAREERS IN TELEVISION AND FILM
Grade Student Count
Grade 9135
Grade 10140
Grade 11131
Grade 12133
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ACADEMY FOR CAREERS IN TELEVISION AND FILM
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26649.3%
Male27450.7%
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