Preparatory Academy For Writers: A College Board School
Springfield Gardens, NY
English language arts
87 tested · 53% of students46% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 63% did.
- Level 426%
- Level 320%
- Level 231%
- Level 123%
Math
79 tested · 48% of studentsNot reported.
Science
2 tested · 3% of studentsNot reported. In 2023–24, 62% did.
Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled | 544 | 521 |
| Harassment, bullying, discrimination | 18 | 15 |
| Cyberbullying | 5 | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 | 4 |
| Alcohol | 1 | 0 |
None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, weapons possession, bomb threat, false alarm, other threats.
High School
Middle
2025-26 Admissions Cycle
Middle School
Apps/Seat
1.0
Applicants
44
Seats
78
Students with Disabilities
Apps/Seat
0.0
Applicants
8
Seats
17
High School
Apps/Seat
1.0
Applicants
42
Seats
75
Students with DisabilitiesAll filled
Apps/Seat
0.0
Applicants
5
Seats
15
2025-2026 school year
The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.
- Yellow bus to designated stopsStop-to-school service for general-education students.
- Door-to-door serviceCurb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
- Student MetroCards or OMNY cardsPublic-transit fare for students who qualify.
- Mid-day serviceTransportation during the school day.
- After-school transportationService for late-day and after-school programs.
Location
City, Large
Enrollment
521 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Updated 4mo ago
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition,
Spanish
Music Technology, Illustration, Graphic Design, Choreography / Dance Composition,
Baseball (Boys), Basketball (Boys/Girls), Cricket (Coed), Flag Football (Girls),
Creative Writing Magazine Publication, Journalism and Newspaper, Digital Music Class Production, talent show,
NCES ID 360010105875
- District
- New York City Geographic District #29
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 521 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.7
Sources
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- New York State Assessments (School Report Card) · New York State Education Department · 2024–25
- New York School Safety and Educational Climate (SSEC) · New York State Education Department · 2022–23, 2023–24