Academy of Finance and Enterprise
Grades: 9-12Our Insights
What’s Special
Business focus; internships
The Downside
Strong business focus may not appeal to every student
At the Academy of Finance and Enterprise (AFE) students explore business and finance industries while taking a full academic load. The school was founded in 2005 with support from the National Academy Foundation, a nonprofit focused on career-themed education. AFE has a strong college and career focus. Most students graduate within four years, and many go on to college or career programs. The school also offers internships, mentoring, job shadowing, and college-level coursework.
True to its focus, Students can take courses in finance, entrepreneurship, hospitality and tourism, computer science, and financial literacy. Beyond regular high school classes, students participate in mentorships, job shadowing, paid internships, and business-themed programs. These include DECA, a student business organization; Junior Achievement, for financial literacy and career education; and student-run simulated businesses called Virtual Enterprises.
Students wear business attire to school, including a light blue button-down shirt/blouse, gray slacks or skirt, and dress shoes.
The school encourages students to take on advanced coursework, which can help them build familiarity with college-level expectations. In addition to Advanced Placement classes, they may earn college credit through free CUNY College Now courses at Baruch College and LaGuardia Community College.
Spanish is the only world language taught.
In addition to internships students participate in PSAL sports teams and can join clubs including chess, dance, theater, art, music, cultural clubs, academic support programs, and community service groups.
AFE is located on the 4th floor of an office building that also houses Bard High School Early College II and The High School of Applied Communication. The school has science labs, a library, theater, cafeteria and small gymnasium.
SPECIAL EDUCATION: The school offers Integrated Co-Teaching classes with two teachers, one of whom is trained in special education. (Lydie Raschka, official reports, August, 2026)
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Programs & Admissions
From the 2024 High School DirectoryAcademy of Finance and Enterprise (Q08R)
Program Description:
Students are able to receive a CTE endorsement in their diplomas if the student completes the CTE requirements.
Offerings
From the 2024 High School DirectoryLanguage Courses
Spanish
Advanced Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL teams
Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Wrestling
Girls PSAL teams
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball
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Contact & Location
Location
30-20 Thomson Avenue
Queens
NY
11101
Trains:
to Rawson St-33rd St;
,
,
to Queens Plaza;
to Long Island City-Court Square;
,
to Queensboro Plaza
Buses: B62, Q100, Q101, Q102, Q32, Q39, Q60, Q63, Q66, Q67, Q69
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This school shares the building with the HS of Applied Communication and Bard High School Early College Queens
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