Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School

Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
143-10 SPRINGFIELD Blvd,  Springfield Gardens, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 29
3.3
3.5
533 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Charles Anderson
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
490
Verbal
520
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
6.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Science
21%
State Average
20%
Math
21%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
512:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
Black
79.2%
Hispanic
8.9%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
White
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Stony Brook University 64 Students
New York University 43 Students
CUNY Hunter College 34 Students
Syracuse University 30 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 29 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 28 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 28 Students
St. John's University - New York 27 Students
CUNY Queens College 27 Students
CUNY Brooklyn College 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 38 Students
Biology 37 Students
Nursing 31 Students
Business 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Criminology 12 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students
Chemistry 9 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 81 Reviews
3.0 Junior
5/2/2021
my experience friends wise was great, but school wise i would say 7.5/10. Preparatory Academy for writers is 4 schools in one and a middle school and highschool. i go to writers on the first floor. I assume they don't have much money due to not having prom in the 8th grade. I'm over it but at the time it sucked. There is a nice library on the second floor, you can study and read quietly there. They have an average amount of sports. Preparatory Academy for writers is also not strict with school uniform and i like that, you just have to wear school colors. the teachers I've interacted with were mostly nice, security staff are not as nice but you see them for one second so who cares. They have metal detectors which i personally like because i like to know I'm safe. They are covid safe, and we get work done during school these days. The kids there make school fun. you make life long friends and have fun. you can take laps around the first floor just for a quick break. Preparatory Academy
4.0 NicheUser
6/18/2020
I enjoyed the school . The teachers are good and well conducted. The students are okay . The facilities are in good shape . Activities are well carried out . Academically , students perform well . Little distractions here and there. Good school overall
4.0 Senior
5/29/2020
I like all my teachers at Preparatory Academy for Writers. They are not just teaching but they understand you. We have good counselors. We have a special principal too.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
1.0 other
9/7/2013
I was past student and let me tell you it was horrible. The teachers do not care about their studdents, the teachers do not teach. And it took my 4 years to understand middle school mathematicis due to my time their. This school offers nothing for those intrested in writing aside from making them wr...
5.0 other
8/9/2013
My school is great. I'm a sixth grader at Preparatory Academy for Writers and i'm going to seventh grade this September . During my first year in my school I noticed that there where a lot of kids because my school goes up to 12th grade. But I know now that all of those kids are very kind and nice....
5.0 parent
1/3/2013
This school is great.You have to wear uniform everyday it just amazing you just got to see it your self!
3.0 parent
9/2/2008

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Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Springfield Gardens, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 29 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 533 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $781,201. Discover additional schools in the area, like Queens Preparatory Academy, Excelsior Preparatorty High School, George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences, and more. Learn more about what Springfield Gardens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School.

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