The Cinema School: admissions and school facts
The Cinema School (DBN 12X478) is a New York City public high school in West Farms-Bronx River, the Bronx with one admissions program. Admission: Screened. Its average SAT is 868 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 90% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 868
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 90%
- College and career rate
- 72%
- Students
- 280
- Applicants per seat
- 2
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
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Focus: Film/Video
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
64 seats · 96 applicants · 2 per seat
About the school
The Cinema School offers a rich liberal arts education grounded in creative activity. Filmmaking serves as the core of a strong academic program that prepares students for a wide range of careers. Students take the required courses for an Advanced Regents diploma which will prepare them for admissions to competitive four-year universities. In addition to providing students with essential creative and technological skills, filmmaking also deepens learning by building confidence, responsibility, teamwork, and leadership. We offer a supportive small school community and individualized attention.
Courses and languages
Languages: Latin
AP courses (5): English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Statistics, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Clubs: Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 51%
- English language learners
- 17%
- Students with disabilities
- 28%
- Economic need index
- 93%
- Asian
- 2%
- Black
- 15%
- Hispanic
- 80%
- White
- 1%
- Multi-racial
- 0%
- Native American
- 2%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 85%
- Rigorous instruction
- 50%
- Supportive environment
- 52%
- Family and community ties
- 87%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 1551 East 172Nd Street, Bronx, NY 10472
- Neighborhood
- West Farms-Bronx River
- Subway
- 6 to Morrison Av-Soundview Av
- Bus
- Bx11, Bx27, Bx35, Bx4, Bx4A, BxM6, Q44-SBS
- School hours
- 8:15 AM – 2:50 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into The Cinema School?
The Cinema School admits students through: Screened. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is The Cinema School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 2 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at The Cinema School?
The average SAT was 868 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at The Cinema School?
90% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 72% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is The Cinema School and how do you get there?
The school is at 1551 East 172Nd Street, the Bronx. Subway: 6 to Morrison Av-Soundview Av. Bus: Bx11, Bx27, Bx35, Bx4, Bx4A, BxM6, Q44-SBS.
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Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are