Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School
Springfield Gardens, NY · New York City Geographic District #29 · Grades 6-12
638th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 44%▼ Declining
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School 638th 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 44% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2019 to 44th in 2025 — declining.
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 521 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83.5% | 78.3% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.4% | 14.8% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Asian | 4.0% | 3.1% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 1.5% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School
Typical home value $729K in zip 11413 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Excelsior Preparatory High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0 mi away433rd of 1,137
ELA 67% · Math 66% - 3George Washington Carver High School for the SciencesNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0 mi away852nd of 1,137
ELA 63% · Math 26% - 3Queens Preparatory AcademyNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0 mi away893rd of 1,137
ELA 63% · Math 21% - 4August Martin High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #27 · 1.4 mi away789th of 1,137
ELA 66% · Math 31% - 4Voyages Prep-South QueensNew York City Geographic District #27 · 1.4 mi away782nd of 1,137
ELA 57% · Math 40% - 5New Visions Chtr Hs-Adv Ma/Sci IVNew Visions Chtr Hs-Adv Ma/Sci IV · 1.4 mi away · charter575th of 1,137
ELA 71% · Math 47% - 3HS for Law Enforcement and Public SafetyNew York City Geographic District #28 · 1.8 mi away858th of 1,137
ELA 59% · Math 29% - 4Eagle Academy for Young Men IIINew York City Geographic District #29 · 1.9 mi away742nd of 1,137
ELA 45% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School in?
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School is part of the New York City Geographic District #29 district in Springfield Gardens, New York.
Is Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School 638th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School?
Black 78%, Hispanic 15%, Asian 3%, White 1% (521 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11413 is $729K 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.