Life Academy High School for Film and Music (21K559)

2630 Benson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-333-7750
Email: PMUSSINGTONMATTHEWS@SCHOOLS.NYC.GOV
Hours: 8:15am - 2:31pm
Principal: Eugenia Kelch
School Website: https://LIFEACADEMYHSNYC.ORG
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/21K559/
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Subway: D to Bay 50th St; N to 86th St
Bus: B1, B3, B4, B6, B64, B82, B82-SBS, X28, X38
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About

At LIFE Academy High School for Film and Music, we infuse the study of film, filmmaking, video/audio production, and new media into student-centered, project-based courses. We focus on building communication skills through writing, presentation, and creativity. We seek students who want to learn in an exciting atmosphere of excellence and creative collaboration. We offer customized instructional support and challenging academic program in a supportive learning environment.

Academic Highlights: Customized instruction to meet the needs of all learners, Work Based Learning Opportunities, Internship program, Art and Film Production courses including cinematography, storyboarding art, video editing, script writing, voice over, CUNY College Now, National Honor Society

Other Features: College Trips, Summer Bridge

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Stunt
Clubs
After-School Tutoring, AP for All, Beautification Committee, College Now, Double Dutch, Film, Gaming Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), iLearn, My Brother's Keepers, My Sister's Keepers, National Honors Society, Piano Class, Student Government, Theater Club
Art Disciplines
Film, Music
Art Performances
Films (2 per year)
Programs
Life Academy High School for Film and Music(L38A)
Visual Art & Design

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
222
247
263
    Grade 12 Students
58
69
63
    Grade 11 Students
56
55
73
    Grade 10 Students
55
66
56
    Grade 9 Students
53
57
71
Avg. Class Size
24.8
25.1
Complaints / Suspensions
7 / 0
14 / 78
7 / 22
Attendance %
83%
81%
Graduation %
84%
91%
97%
College %
52%
64%
51%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
145 (21) / 81
49
169 (21) / 81
82
204 / 81
159
Life Academy High School for Film and Music (L38A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
13 / 66 (0.20)
8 / 15 (0.53)
Offers
All accepted
All accepted

14 / 66 (0.21)
7 / 15 (0.47)
Offers - Waitlist
18 / 66 (0.27)
14 / 15 (0.93)
Offers

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.86%
Academic Engagement 
  71.92%
Safety 
  83.00%
Bully Prevention 
  78.25%
Inclusivity 
  89.10%
Mental Support 
  76.78%
Environment 
  75.38%
Post-School Support 
  84.33%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  84.00%
School Satisfaction 
  97.33%
Student Behavior 
  70.25%
Student Support 
  96.14%
School Leadership 
  98.77%
Instructional Clarity 
  100.00%
Instructional Development 
  99.00%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  99.67%
Teacher Support 
  97.57%
Safety 
  99.67%
School Community 
  93.56%
School Leadership 
  99.50%
Post-School Support 
  99.00%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  84.30%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  53
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  44
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  51.40%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  406
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  412
Postsecondary
2-Year College 20.00%
4-Year College 32.30%
Unknown 47.70%

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 47.70%
Female 52.30%
English Language Learners:
  41.90%
Students with Disabilities:
  19.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  91.30%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 11.70%
Black 11.70%
Hispanic 49.50%
White 25.20%
Other 1.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
White 52.90%
Other 47.10%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

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