PREPARATORY ACADEMY FOR WRITERS: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL
549 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
The Preparatory Academy for Writers (located at 143-10 Springfield Blvd in Springfield Gardens, Queens) is a public secondary school that operates with a specialized focus on literacy, critical thinking, and college readiness. As a "College Board School," the institution is specifically designed to integrate the rigorous academic standards of the College Board (the organization behind the SAT and Advanced Placement programs) into its daily curriculum. This partnership is intended to ensure that students, regardless of their background, are equipped with the foundational skills necessary to succeed in higher education and professional environments.
The school’s pedagogical approach centers on the "writing across the curriculum" philosophy, which encourages students to use writing as a primary tool for learning and expressing ideas in all subjects, not just English. By fostering a culture of inquiry and effective communication, the academy aims to prepare its student body for the demands of university-level coursework. Located in the Springfield Gardens community, the school serves as a localized hub for academic development, emphasizing structured support systems and a clear pathway toward college enrollment for its diverse student population.
The school’s pedagogical approach centers on the "writing across the curriculum" philosophy, which encourages students to use writing as a primary tool for learning and expressing ideas in all subjects, not just English. By fostering a culture of inquiry and effective communication, the academy aims to prepare its student body for the demands of university-level coursework. Located in the Springfield Gardens community, the school serves as a localized hub for academic development, emphasizing structured support systems and a clear pathway toward college enrollment for its diverse student population.
549
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic | 49 |
| Black | 435 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More | 32 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Black435 (79.2 %)
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Hispanic49 (8.9 %)
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Two or More32 (5.8 %)
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Asian17 (3.1 %)
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White8 (1.5 %)
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American Indian5 (0.9 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29 |
| Phone: | (718)949-8405 |
| Website: | http://www.preparatoryacademyforwriters.com |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 549 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 37.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 358 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
77
Grade 7
81
Grade 8
58
Grade 9
69
Grade 10
85
Grade 11
80
Grade 12
99
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 77 |
| Grade 7 | 81 |
| Grade 8 | 58 |
| Grade 9 | 69 |
| Grade 10 | 85 |
| Grade 11 | 80 |
| Grade 12 | 99 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 269 | 49% |
| Male | 280 | 51% |
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