Serving 521 students in grades 6-12, Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Preparatory Academy for Writers serves an attendance area of approximately 15 square miles in Springfield Gardens, NY, typically within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the edges of the zone and the furthest point reaching 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
521 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2044 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School's ranking?
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School is ranked #2044 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School often compared to?
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences, Excelsior Preparatory High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School?
The graduation rate of Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School?
521 students attend Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School?
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School offer ?
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School part of?
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
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