Williamsburg Preparatory School serves 698 students in grades 9-12.
Williamsburg Preparatory School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williamsburg Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Williamsburg Preparatory School's student population of 698 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Williamsburg Preparatory School is ranked within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Williamsburg Preparatory School is 0.51, 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
#344 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
67%
29%
Black
20%
16%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Williamsburg Preparatory School's ranking?
Williamsburg Preparatory School is ranked #344 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Williamsburg Preparatory School?
The graduation rate of Williamsburg Preparatory School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Williamsburg Preparatory School?
698 students attend Williamsburg Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Williamsburg Preparatory School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williamsburg Preparatory School?
Williamsburg Preparatory School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Williamsburg Preparatory School offer ?
Williamsburg Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Williamsburg Preparatory School part of?
Williamsburg Preparatory School is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
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