Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School (29Q283)
143-10 Springfield Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413, Queens
Phone: 718-949-8405
Email: ichan6@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:05am - 02:10pm
Principal: Charles Anderson
School Website: https://www.preparatoryacademyforwriters.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/48528
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/29Q283/HS/
Bus: Q3, Q77, Q85
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About
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School is a 6th through 12th grade school committed to providing our students with a challenging curriculum with a focus on writing and publishing as well as a strong community of students and adults who support each other academically, socially and emotionally. Through our school's unique instructional model focused on reading, writing and discussing, students learn to think critically, communicate effectively, and be open to a wide range of ideas and experiences. With middle school students taking high school courses and high school students taking college courses, the Preparatory Academy for Writers supports our students in writing successful futures.
Academic Highlights: Through our partnership with College Now and York College, our students are able to earn college credits for free., Students also have the opportunity to join Liberty Partnership Program through Pace University for college readiness and college preparation.
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Dress Code, Extended Day, Health Center, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation
School Features:
- Offers 10th Grade Seats
- School whose primary location is co-located with another school
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
Film/Video
- (Group 1) Priority to continuing 8th graders
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 33.70%
Other Postsecondary 2.40%
Unknown 48.20%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 48.80%
Black 78.90%
Hispanic 8.90%
White 1.30%
Other 6.90%
White 36.10%
Other 25.00%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview