Academy for Careers in Television and Film

Academic proficiency data was not provided in this year's reporting cycle, so direct comparisons to the district's 60.7% ELA and 62.2% Math averages aren't possible. The school offers AP Courses and STEM programming, and maintains a class size (23.6) that matches the district average exactly — nothing extra in terms of scale, but manageable.

The survey data tells a complicated story. Families are highly satisfied (95%, above the 93% district average) and trust between parents and both teachers (97%) and the principal (95%) is exceptional. Teachers report strong collegial bonds (96% collegial trust) and feel effective in instruction (87%). However, teacher-principal trust sits at just 61% — a meaningful gap suggesting tension in the building's leadership dynamic. Attendance data wasn't provided, but discipline is exemplary: zero suspensions. The day-to-day feel appears warm for families, though teachers may be navigating some institutional friction.

The school reflects the neighborhood's diversity with a 70% diversity index and a plurality Hispanic student body (54%), followed by White (16%), Black (15%), and Asian (9%) students. With 63.5% economic need and 21% IEP students, the population is working-class and includes significant special education services — not the elite arts school some might expect. The 54% Hispanic enrollment stands out as notably higher than the neighborhood's demographics, suggesting this school serves as a gateway for families across Queens.

Long Island City-Hunters Point is a transit powerhouse (81st percentile) with a highly educated population (80% BA+) and strong education orientation (91 percentile). Median household income is $158,000, though the 6% poverty rate and 21.5% homeownership suggest a transient, rental-heavy community of young professionals. Safety scores are moderate (44th percentile), and the area has some environmental health concerns (elevated asthma rates). This is a neighborhood of ambitious, mobile families who prioritize schools.

Excellent transit access makes this school reachable for families across Queens and Manhattan without relying on a car — typical for this area where most residents commute via subway or ferry.