Academy for Young Writers
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #19 · Grades 6-12
993rd of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
Academy for Young Writers ranking
SchoolRow ranks Academy for Young Writers 993rd of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 13% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2019 to 13th in 2025 — declining.
Academy for Young Writers test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Academy for Young Writers students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 452 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70.6% | 62.2% | ▼ 8.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.6% | 29.4% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 2.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| White | 1.2% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Academy for Young Writers
Typical home value $730K in zip 11208 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Academy for Young Writers
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Spring Creek Community SchoolNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0 mi away1,035th of 1,137
ELA 31% · Math 33% - 1East New York Arts and Civics High School (The)New York City Geographic District #19 · 0.6 mi away1,131st of 1,137
ELA 25% · Math 9% - 2East New York Family AcademyNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0.7 mi away912th of 1,137
ELA 47% · Math 36% - 1School for Classics High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0.9 mi away1,075th of 1,137
ELA 38% · Math 18% - 1Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards HSNew York City Geographic District #19 · 1.3 mi away1,051st of 1,137
ELA 42% · Math 19% - –High School for Civil RightsNew York City Geographic District #19 · 1.3 mi away
- 4Performing Arts and Technology High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #19 · 1.3 mi away725th of 1,137
ELA 75% · Math 27% - 1World Academy for Total Community Health High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #19 · 1.3 mi away1,102nd of 1,137
ELA 37% · Math 11%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Academy for Young Writers in?
Academy for Young Writers is part of the New York City Geographic District #19 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is Academy for Young Writers a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Academy for Young Writers 993rd of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 13% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Academy for Young Writers?
Black 62%, Hispanic 29%, Asian 3%, White 2% (452 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Academy for Young Writers cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11208 is $730K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.