World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School (25Q285)

34-65 192 Street, Queens, NY 11358, Queens
Phone: 718-461-2219
Email: hreed2@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:05am - 02:25pm
Principal: Christopher Yarmy
School Website: https://www.wjps.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/43488
Admissions Information: https://www.wjps.org/high_school_admissions
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/25Q285/HS/
Bus: Q12, Q13, Q16, Q28, Q31, Q76, QM3
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About

At World Journalism Preparatory School (WJPS), journalism is a tool used to share learning and practice the habits of critical thinking in regard to citizenship and democracy. Student publications include an award winning school newspaper, news broadcast program, and yearbook. Opportunities to be immersed in journalism exist through fieldwork, creative projects, performances and interviews. Students visit television networks, newspapers, publishers and colleges. WJPS also offers many opportunities for students to earn college credit before graduating from high school through Advanced Placement Classes and College Now classes at local colleges, as well as at WJPS. Advisory Classes and Road to College Workshops support students and their families throughout the high school years. The WJPS motto is "Don't stop until you're proud," and this is evident in our 100% high school graduation rate.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Uniform

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Macroeconomics, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Math, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Flag Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket
Programs
World Journalism Preparatory(Q85A)
Communications

Journalism engages students across all subjects as they learn to focus on taking in information, analyzing it and processing it. These reading, writing and problem solving skills are essential for success in college. After learning basic journalism skills, students choose a specialty in newspaper, broadcast, yearbook or magazine writing and production while they follow a traditional schedule of classes.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
358
360
    Grade 12 Students
87
87
    Grade 11 Students
90
88
    Grade 10 Students
90
90
    Grade 9 Students
91
95
Avg. Class Size
28.2
Complaints / Suspensions
0 / 54
0 / 60
Attendance %
91%
91%
Graduation %
98%
100%
College %
96%
88%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
492 (218) / 81
116
522 / 818
114
World Journalism Preparatory (Q85A)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

175 / 68 (2.57)
52 / 13 (4.00)
Offers - Waitlist
Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Student Responses - 82% responded
Academic Rigor 
  68.29%
Academic Engagement 
  52.42%
Safety 
  78.67%
Bully Prevention 
  61.63%
Inclusivity 
  77.00%
Mental Support 
  60.40%
Environment 
  60.73%
Post-School Support 
  70.91%
Teacher Responses - 95% responded
Academic Rigor 
  89.67%
School Satisfaction 
  98.50%
Student Behavior 
  82.33%
Student Support 
  98.33%
School Leadership 
  99.60%
Instructional Clarity 
  97.00%
Instructional Development 
  97.59%
Post-School Support 
  99.55%
Family Responses - 32% responded
Education 
  84.63%
Teacher Support 
  77.33%
Safety 
  90.33%
School Community 
  84.78%
School Leadership 
  91.73%
Post-School Support 
  86.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

More information about NYC DOE surveys can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  98.90%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  59
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  68
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  98.90%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  472
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  501
Postsecondary
2-Year College 15.60%
4-Year College 55.60%
Unknown 28.80%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports. More information can be found here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality

Information on NYS Regents exams can be found here: https://www.nysed.gov/state-assessment/high-school-regents-examinations

School Demographics (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 48.00%
Female 52.00%
English Language Learners:
  3.40%
Students with IEPs:
  22.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  50.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 14.20%
Black 4.70%
Hispanic 43.60%
White 35.80%
Other 1.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Hispanic 14.90%
White 68.10%
Other 17.00%
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