Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School (29Q283)

143-10 Springfield Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413, Queens
Phone: 718-949-8405
Hours: 8:05am - 2:10pm
School Website: https://www.prep4writers.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/29Q283/
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School Leader: Charles Anderson (canderson15@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Jessica Brown (jbrown73@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Alana Gallagher (agallag2@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Alana Gallagher (agallag2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Danielle Lapolla (dlapolla2@schools.nyc.gov)
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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.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 94%

Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: Education (Teaching & Training), 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: College Courses On Site, College Trips, Dress Code, Extended Day, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Paid Internships, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Stunt
PSAL Team
Springfield Gardens
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Excelsior Preparatory High School (29Q265)
George Washington Carver High School for the Sciences (29Q272)
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School (29Q283)
Queens Preparatory Academy (29Q248)
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Flag Football, Soccer, Track, Wrestling
Clubs
and PAW Jam, Creative Writing Magazine Publication, Digital Music Class Production, fashion show, Journalism and Newspaper, talent show
Art
We have dance and video production classes.
Programs
Preparatory Academy for Writers(Q84A)
Film/Video

10th Grade seats available

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) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:42 / 75 (0.56)30 / 63 (0.48)
SWD applicants/seats:5 / 15 (0.33)6 / 12 (0.50)
Rank Avg: 5.36
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
349
339
332
    Grade 12 Students
99
90
101
    Grade 11 Students
87
89
80
    Grade 10 Students
93
71
82
    Grade 9 Students
70
89
69
Avg. Class Size
22.2
25.0
20.9
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
15.7
16.5
16.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 1
0 / 74 / 1
0 / 73 / 1
Attendance %
92%
90%
Graduation %
90%
82%
College %
49%
54%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
177 (47) / 90
69
203 (36) / 75
49

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 (2024-25)
Student Responses 34% responded
Academic Rigor 
  75.00%
Academic Engagement 
  68.36%
Safety 
  59.50%
Bully Prevention 
  46.50%
Inclusivity 
  72.91%
Mental Support 
  67.75%
Environment 
  59.93%
Post-School Support 
  71.67%
Teacher Responses 78% responded
Academic Rigor 
  84.00%
School Satisfaction 
  86.25%
Student Behavior 
  71.56%
Student Support 
  89.67%
School Leadership 
  91.93%
Instructional Clarity 
  86.00%
Instructional Development 
  84.67%
Post-School Support 
  88.83%
Family Responses 9% responded
Education 
  82.25%
Teacher Support 
  82.33%
Safety 
  69.67%
School Community 
  59.50%
School Leadership 
  77.40%
Post-School Support 
  85.00%
IEP Support 
  78.33%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  90.10%
CC Regents
  67
Non-CC Regents
  70
Impact Score
  0.59
Performance Score
  0.56
College Aptitude
CCR
  44.50%
SAT Math
  407
SAT R/W
  446
Postsecondary
2-Year College 17.50%
4-Year College 45.10%
Other Postsecondary 1.30%
Unknown 36.10%

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This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 48.90%
Female 51.10%
English Language Learners:
  12.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  73.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 3.80%
Black 72.80%
Hispanic 20.80%
White 0.60%
Other 2.00%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 40.00%
Hispanic 14.30%
White 34.30%
Other 11.40%

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

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  17.10%
Students with SETSS
  2.70%
Students with ICT
  9.40%
Students with SC
  1.80%
Has all programs
  93.00%
Has some programs
  7.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  95.00%
IEP Student Performance
4-Year Grad. Rate
  100.00%
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  78.33%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services57 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS14 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class13 (87%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Occupational Therapy8 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy31 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (50%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (50%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School7 (54%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned6 (46%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents Algebra I
  65
ELL Progress
  83

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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