The Cinema School

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The Cinema School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1551 E 172nd St,  Bronx, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 12
3.5
3.4
349 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Keisha Warner
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.15
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.15
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
510
Verbal
520
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
6.6%
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
169:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Economically disadvantaged
91%
Hispanic
76.8%
Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Black
18.4%
Limited English proficient
12.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
1.6%
White
1.3%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Fordham University 41 Students
Lehman College - City University of New York (CUNY) 41 Students
CUNY Hunter College 38 Students
New York University 37 Students
Stony Brook University 31 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 29 Students
Pace University 28 Students
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College 25 Students
SUNY New Paltz 25 Students
CUNY City College of New York 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 34 Students
Psychology 32 Students
Nursing 22 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Film and Video Studies 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
English 10 Students
Biology 9 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Engineering 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 105 Reviews
3.0 Junior
4/7/2023
It a good community,but as junior in high school we never got anything trips at all.However the freshmen students are already on their 3 trip.However the teachers are very nice and very responsible and reasonable.And the staff is very supportive with us.
5.0 Freshman
2/27/2022
Attending this school I have been greeting by people with so many different backgrounds and passion. There are a ton of clubs and sports going on so there's something you can do everyday. There are many resources to go to if you need help academically, or emotionally. The school has a welcoming environment and has a place for everyone.
4.0 Alum
6/10/2021
What I like about the Cinema School was the relationships I created there. Most of the teachers were good. The only thing that this school can improve is their administration and the way they work and communicate with the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
1.0 student
7/29/2025
I’m gonna be honest, Even though the school creativity and events are super nice and the variety of activities at the school makes it easier to engage with the school, it’s never look as nice as they try to make it seem. I’ll be honest, if you really wanna learn about filming and photography this is...
1.0 parent
6/22/2018
Waste of time do not do it.
5.0 parent
5/7/2014
As a parent of a student that graduated from cinema high school class of 2013 it was a great experience for him . He was in the first graduating class of cinema and mostly everyone was accepted into college . The staff was awesome with the students as well as the parents . Iam happy my son went to c...
5.0 parent
2/26/2014
The Cinema School is a new school but for once the D.O.E. got it right with the leadership and the idea. My daughter is now a Junior and is even more excited now about education, creativity and learning than when she entered as a Freshman. She has experienced going to Yale for the Splash program whi...

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The Cinema School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bronx, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 12 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 349 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. The Cinema School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.15, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average SAT score is 1030. The average home value in this area is $304,028. Discover additional schools in the area, like P.S. 811X, BARD HS-EARLY COLLEGE BRONX, Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom School, and more. Learn more about what Bronx has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Cinema School.

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