Serving 398 students in grades 9-12, Academy For Young Writers ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the New York state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
398 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥95%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
32%
29%
Black
64%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)80-84%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy For Young Writers?
The graduation rate of Academy For Young Writers is 80-84%, which is higher than the New York state average of 78%.
How many students attend Academy For Young Writers?
398 students attend Academy For Young Writers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Academy For Young Writers students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Young Writers?
Academy For Young Writers has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher 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 9-12
What school district is Academy For Young Writers part of?
Academy For Young Writers is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
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