Benjamin Franklin High School for Finance & Information Technology

The data provided doesn't include specific ELA or Math proficiency scores, which limits a full academic assessment. However, the school's program offerings include AP Courses, STEM instruction, and World Languages, suggesting a college-preparatory focus. The program richness score of 100/100 indicates robust course and extracurricular offerings, though without proficiency data, the academic outcomes picture remains incomplete.

This school shows strong family satisfaction: 94% of parents report being satisfied, exceeding the district average of 91%. Teacher instruction quality also tops the district at 93% vs. 88% district average. Trust between families and teachers (95%) and families and the principal (93%) runs high. However, teacher-side trust metrics are notably lower — teacher-principal trust sits at 81% and collegial trust among teachers at 71%. The teacher survey had only 20 responses, which means these lower numbers may not represent the full staff. Notably, there were zero suspensions last year, which is better than the district average and suggests a restorative or low-incident discipline approach.

With 393 students across four grades, this is a small high school. The student body is predominantly Black (61%) with significant Asian (15%) and Hispanic (16%) representation, while White students make up only 2%. This demographic mix differs notably from the surrounding Cambria Heights neighborhood, which is predominantly White (86.4% homeownership, high median income of $115K). The diversity index of 62% and economic need index of 70.3% indicate a student population that faces more economic challenges than the neighborhood's affluent profile might suggest. IEP students comprise 19% of the population.

Cambria Heights is a quiet, residential Queens neighborhood with a strong family orientation despite the relatively low percentage of households with children (14.6%). The area scores very high on stability (99%) and has a median home value of $594,000 with an 86% homeownership rate. Safety scores are moderate (69th percentile), while transit access is limited (40th percentile). The education orientation score of 56 suggests moderate but not intense academic focus in the surrounding area. For families, this is a low-crime, suburban-feeling pocket of Queens with strong community stability.

Families typically commute by car or use limited bus service — the neighborhood's transit score of 40 indicates public transportation options are less robust than in other parts of Queens. Walking to school is common for local residents but less practical for families coming from farther afield.