Serving 626 students in grades 6-12, World Journalism Preparatory: 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 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
World Journalism Preparatory: 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
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School's student population of 626 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
World Journalism Preparatory: 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 World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School is 0.69, 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
#540 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
37%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
38%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School's ranking?
World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School is ranked #540 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School often compared to?
World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Is 25 Adrien Block 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 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School?
The graduation rate of World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School?
626 students attend World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School?
World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School offer ?
World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School part of?
World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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