Williamsburg Preparatory School
Tel:
(718)302-2306
- Williamsburg Preparatory School serves 687 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
School Overview
- Williamsburg Preparatory School's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 687 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Williamsburg Preparatory School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Williamsburg Preparatory School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #168 out of 4,239 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 71% | 26% |
| Black | 18% | 17% |
| White | 9% | 44% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 82% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic #14 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Williamsburg Preparatory School is Brooklyn Preparatory High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Conselyea Preparatory School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Conselyea Preparatory School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Brooklyn Preparatory High School Grades: 9-12 | 530 students
0.0 miles
257 N 6th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718)486-2510 0.0 9-12 530 - Brooklyn Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design Grades: 9-12 | 571 students
0.0 miles
257 N 6th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718)388-1260 0.0 9-12 571 - Brooklyn Conselyea Preparatory School Grades: 6-8 | 506 students
0.1 miles
208 N 5th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718)486-6211 0.1 6-8 506 - Brooklyn P.S. 17 Henry D Woodworth Grades: PK-5 | 298 students
0.1 miles
208 N 5th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718)387-2929 0.1 PK-5 298 - Brooklyn Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 601 students
0.4 miles
325 S 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718)963-0393 0.4 PK-5 601
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