Serving 611 students in grades 6-12, World Journalism Preparatory A College Board School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 61% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
World Journalism Preparatory A College Board School's student population of 611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
World Journalism Preparatory A College Board School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 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 0.70, 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
#1163 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
36%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
39%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1163 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 I.S. 25 Adrien Block by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 87%.
How many students attend World Journalism Preparatory A College Board School?
611 students attend World Journalism Preparatory A College Board School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of World Journalism Preparatory A College Board School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 13:1, 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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