Academy of Finance and Enterprise

The Academy of Finance and Enterprise in Queens offers a high school program (grades 9-12) with a strong focus on business, finance, and technology, emphasizing a challenging, student-centered, and project-based curriculum. The school aims to expose students to global business and prepare them for evolving careers through mentoring, job shadowing, and paid internships. Outcomes for graduates are a notable strength, with college enrollment at 84.5%, well above the citywide median. Regents pass rates are generally strong, with exceptional performance in Languages Other Than English (100%) and Global History (96.1%). However, the four-year graduation rate of 85.0% is at the citywide 25th percentile, indicating an area for potential improvement. Parents express overwhelmingly positive sentiment about the school, describing a supportive, family-like environment where staff are deeply invested in student success. Students, while generally positive about the school's offerings, report high levels of feeling stressed and, at times, bored. The school occupies the fourth floor of a building in Long Island City and requires students to wear business attire.