At a glance
Reported students
177
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York other enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 258 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
Motion Picture Technical High School: 177 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
11.3:1 reported; state peer median 8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Motion Picture Technical High School
Motion Picture Technical High School is a public combined / other school serving grades 09–10 in Woodside. It is one of 54 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #30. NCES reports 177 students for 2024–25.
Among 258 combined / other schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 412 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, above the New York median of 8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.7%) and Black (13%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Motion Picture Technical High School
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.71 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.2%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.5%
- Hispanic62.7%
- Black13%
- Asian10.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #30
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northwell School of Health Sciences
Other · Grades 09–09
Enrollment not reported
PS 222-Fire Fighter Christopher a Santora School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
197 reported students
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–02
222 reported students
MS 429
Middle · Grades 06–08
252 reported students
Gotham Tech High School
High · Grades 09–12
266 reported students
Academy for New Americans
Middle · Grades 06–08
50 reported students
Public schools near Motion Picture Technical High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charter School Other · Charter · Renaissance Charter School | PK–12 | 657 | 1.2 mi |
| Riverview School (The) Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | KG–12 | 820 | 1.3 mi |
| Renaissance Charter School 2 (The) Other · Charter · Renaissance Charter School 2 (The) | KG–11 | 830 | 1.6 mi |
| NYC Autism Charter School East Harlem Other · Charter · NYC Autism Charter School East Harlem | UG–UG | 41 | 2.8 mi |
| East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Other · Charter · East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School | PK–12 | 922 | 3.1 mi |
| PS 169 Robert F Kennedy Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | KG–12 | 383 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Motion Picture Technical High School
What grades does Motion Picture Technical High School serve?
Motion Picture Technical High School reports grades 09–10 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (career and technical school) in New York City Geographic District #30.
How many students attend Motion Picture Technical High School?
Motion Picture Technical High School reported 177 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 258 New York combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Motion Picture Technical High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 177 students and 15.71 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Motion Picture Technical High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Motion Picture Technical High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #30 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Motion Picture Technical High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Motion Picture Technical High School in?
Motion Picture Technical High School is part of New York City Geographic District #30, based in Long Island City, NY, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Motion Picture Technical High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Renaissance Charter School (1.2 mi), Riverview School (The) (1.3 mi), Renaissance Charter School 2 (The) (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.