Serving 483 students in grades 6-12, Academy For Young Writers ranks in the bottom 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 22% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Young Writers ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy For Young Writers's student population of 483 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Young Writers ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Young Writers is 0.52, 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
#3352 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
63%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Young Writers's ranking?
Academy For Young Writers is ranked #3352 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Young Writers?
The graduation rate of Academy For Young Writers is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Academy For Young Writers?
483 students attend Academy For Young Writers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Academy For Young Writers students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Young Writers?
Academy For Young Writers has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy For Young Writers offer ?
Academy For Young Writers offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Young Writers part of?
Academy For Young Writers is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy For Young Writers located?
Academy For Young Writers is located in the Spring Creek neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Spring Creek.
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