Serving 521 students in grades 6-12, Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School ranks in the top 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 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School's student population of 521 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School is 0.37, 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
#1882 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
78%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School's ranking?
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School is ranked #1882 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School often compared to?
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences, Excelsior Preparatory High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School?
The graduation rate of Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School?
521 students attend Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School?
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School offer ?
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School part of?
Preparatory Academy For Writers A College Board School is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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