Serving 533 students in grades 6-12, Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School's student population of 533 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#686 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
81%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School's ranking?
Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School is ranked #686 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School often compared to?
Preparatory For Writers: A College Board Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences, Excelsior Preparatorty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School?
The graduation rate of Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School?
533 students attend Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School?
Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School offer ?
Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School part of?
Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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