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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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School Stats

Academics

School
Citywide
How many students graduate in 4 years?
 
85%
How many students with disabilities graduate in 4 years?
 
65%
How many English language learners graduate in 4 years?
 
76%
Average daily attendance
 
90%
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
 
32%
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school offers enough activities and services for their children's needs?
 
92%
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school works to achieve the goals of their students' IEPs?
 
96%
From the 2024-25 School Quality Guide and 2024-25 NYC School Survey

Students

863
Number of students
Citywide Average is 608

Race/Ethnicity


School
Citywide
Low-income students
 
87%
Students with disabilities
 
14%
Multilingual learners
 
6%
From the 2024-25 Demographic Snapshot

Safety & Vibe

School
Citywide
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
 
88%
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
 
46%
How many students say that some are bullied at their school because of their gender or sexual orientation?
 
37%
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
 
83%
From the 2024-25 NYC School Survey and 2023-24 NY State Report Card

Faculty & Staff

School
Citywide
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
 
69%
13.2
Years of principal experience at this school
Citywide Average is 8
137
Number of students for each guidance counselor or social worker
Citywide Average is 119

Teachers’ Race/Ethnicity


How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
 
79%
Are teachers effective?
From the 2024-25 NYC School Survey, 2024-25 School Quality Guide, 2022-23 Report on School-Based Staff Demographics, 2025 Guidance Counselor Report, and this school's most recent Quality Review Report

College and Career Readiness

School
Citywide
How well are students prepared for college and careers after four years at this school? What is a College and Career Readiness (CCR) Score?
 
63
How many students take a college-level course or earn a professional certificate?
 
79%
How many students who have graduated from this high school stay in college for at least 3 semesters?
 
86%
From the 2024-25 School Quality Guide
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Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

Academy of Finance and Enterprise (Q08R)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

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 Directory

Language 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: 7 Line to Rawson St-33rd St; E Line, M Line, R Line to Queens Plaza; G Line to Long Island City-Court Square; N Line, Q Line to Queensboro Plaza

Buses: B62, Q100, Q101, Q102, Q32, Q39, Q60, Q63, Q66, Q67, Q69


Contact

Principal: Victoria Armano

Parent Coordinator: Kenya Mejia Garcia

Phone: 718-389-3623

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? Yes

This school shares the building with the HS of Applied Communication and Bard High School Early College Queens

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? No

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