Serving 687 students in grades 9-12, Williamsburg Preparatory School 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 687 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%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Williamsburg Preparatory School's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Williamsburg Preparatory School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williamsburg Preparatory School 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
#281 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
66%
29%
Black
20%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #281 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Williamsburg Preparatory School often compared to?
Williamsburg Preparatory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Preparatory High School, Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 87%.
How many students attend Williamsburg Preparatory School?
687 students attend Williamsburg Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Williamsburg Preparatory School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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.
In what neighborhood is Williamsburg Preparatory School located?
Williamsburg Preparatory School is located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 17 other public schools located in Williamsburg.
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