Academy for Careers in Television and Film (ACTV) (30Q301)

1-50 51St Avenue, Queens, NY 11101, Queens
Phone: 718-609-3330
Hours: 9:00am - 3:30pm
School Website: https://www.actvf.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/30Q301/
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School Leader: Alexandra Stahl (astahl2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Genecis Aguilera (gaguilera2@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Nilsa Arboleda (narboleda@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Aleise Callender (acallender6@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Sarah Saad (ssaad5@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Sarah Saad (ssaad5@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Our school prepares students for careers in movie and television production. As a small school, we provide individualized academic support and extensive career mentoring. Students learn by working alongside industry professionals with state-of-the-art equipment. Our career programs are complemented by rigorous academic classes which prepare students for competitive post secondary options. We offer an early college and career program to provide our students a more direct connection to college and workforce experiences while in high school. Teachers use films in classes to enhance lessons and our school is a leader in using technology in innovative ways to support learning.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 75%

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Film and Video Production, Advanced Placement Courses Available

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses On Site, College Trips, Diversity in Admissions, Early College, Extended Day Program, Financial Literacy Coursework, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, Summer Internships, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • CTE Endorsement
  • NYC 9-14 School, which offer a six-year program where students earn a high school diploma, gain valuable work-based learning experiences, and can earn a no-cost Associate's degree (or up to two years of college credits)
  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 63% of seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Human Geography, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
French
Diploma Endorsements
CTE
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Academy for Careers In Television and Film
Clubs
City Club, Cosplay Club, Creative Writing Club, Fit Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, National Honor Society, Soccer Club, Step Club, Yearbook Club
Art
In 2007, the New York Production Alliance (NYPA), an industry advocacy organization, approached New Visions for Public Schools with an idea for a high school in western Queens that would connect students to production employment opportunities. Mark Dunetz, Edgar Rodriguez, and Alan Metzger--the founding Principal, founding Assistant Principal and founding Director of Production, respectively--met with industry professionals to define how the production industry and public education could collaborate to support a small and rigorous Career and Technical Education (CTE) school. The result of that collaboration was the Academy for Careers in Television and Film (TvF), which opened its doors to its first freshman cohort in September 2008. Today, TvF serves grades 9 through 12, and uniquely provides its students with a high quality college prep education as well as meaningful entry points into a range of career paths, including a variety of "below-the-line" positions almost entirely neglected by existing high school programs. The membership of NYPA, the school's lead partner, represents a cross section of the industry and includes the owners of New York's major studios, top producers and directors, unions, and scores of other businesses and organizations. Through this and many other industry partnerships, students benefit from unprecedented opportunities to work alongside industry professionals and gain valuable experience to support their career and academic aspirations.
Programs
Academy for Careers in Television and Film(Q01A)
Film/Video

Comprehensive CTE program in film and TV production that includes hands-on work-based learning experience, alongside a rigorous academic college preparatory program.

10th Grade seats available

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
DIA Admissions:
  • Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch will be considered first for 63% of seats
  • For the remaining 37% of seats, all students will be considered

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:254 / 121 (2.10)351 / 109 (3.22)
  DIA seats: 7668
SWD applicants/seats:69 / 18 (3.83)100 / 21 (4.76)
  DIA seats: 11?
Rank Avg: 5.95
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Academy for Careers in Television and Film ASD Nest Program(Q01Y)

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Nest program

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:0 / 0 (0.00)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:8 / 6 (1.33)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 2.14
Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
548
538
538
    Grade 12 Students
130
137
133
    Grade 11 Students
129
131
132
    Grade 10 Students
138
145
139
    Grade 9 Students
151
125
134
Avg. Class Size
24.7
24.5
24.9
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
11.7
11.4
11.9
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
15 / 0 / 0
27 / 17 / 5
24 / 8 / 7
Attendance %
90%
89%
Graduation %
96%
97%
College %
79%
81%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,410 (330) / 151
200
1,518 (460) / 136
178

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 (2024-25)
Student Responses 80% responded
Academic Rigor 
  70.50%
Academic Engagement 
  64.18%
Safety 
  80.25%
Bully Prevention 
  70.50%
Inclusivity 
  78.45%
Mental Support 
  72.75%
Environment 
  65.79%
Post-School Support 
  68.80%
Teacher Responses 73% responded
Academic Rigor 
  76.00%
School Satisfaction 
  91.63%
Student Behavior 
  69.33%
Student Support 
  92.33%
School Leadership 
  71.53%
Instructional Clarity 
  77.00%
Instructional Development 
  88.50%
Post-School Support 
  96.17%
Family Responses 59% responded
Education 
  93.38%
Teacher Support 
  90.33%
Safety 
  91.00%
School Community 
  69.00%
School Leadership 
  89.30%
Post-School Support 
  93.50%
IEP Support 
  97.00%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  96.30%
CC Regents
  61
Non-CC Regents
  65
Impact Score
  0.64
Performance Score
  0.67
College Aptitude
CCR
  72.20%
SAT Math
  477
SAT R/W
  492
Postsecondary
2-Year College 17.10%
4-Year College 67.50%
Other Postsecondary 0.80%
Unknown 14.60%

View Full Academic Data:

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 49.50%
Female 50.50%
English Language Learners:
  5.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  22.30%
Economic Need Index: 
  72.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 6.20%
Black 14.60%
Hispanic 63.00%
White 13.00%
Other 3.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 10.20%
Hispanic 22.40%
White 57.10%
Other 10.30%

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

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  23.20%
Students with SETSS
  1.10%
Students with ICT
  16.40%
Students with SC
  0.20%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  65
Regents Gl. Hist.
  66
Regents US Hist.
  63
Regents Algebra I
  61
Regents Living Env.
  61
4-Year Grad. Rate
  90.3
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  97.00%

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

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services107 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS7 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (93%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (7%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy34 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy65 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School21 (66%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned11 (34%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  66
Regents US Hist.
  60
Regents Algebra I
  60
Regents Living Env.
  54
ELL Progress
  36

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

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