George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences vs. Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School
Should I attend George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences or Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Rating
: 9/
Top 20%10
Preparatory For Writers: A College Board School
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Rating
: 9/
Top 20%10
Top Rankings
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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
Overview
Serving 339 students in grades 9-12, George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
339 students
533 students
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#533 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#686 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
80-84%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
85
Grade 7 Students
-
69
Grade 8 Students
-
60
Grade 9 Students
101
81
Grade 10 Students
71
76
Grade 11 Students
75
82
Grade 12 Students
92
79
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
19%
10%
% Black
65%
81%
% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
