Preparatory Academy for Writers
14310 Springfield Blvd, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413 | (718) 949-8405
- Grades: 6-12
- Student Enrollment: 380
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 380 middle and high school students from grades 6-12
- Ranks 1001st out of 1,279 middle schools in NY.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 143-10 Springfield Blvd, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
- Principal or Admin: Charles Anderson
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 380
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 24.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 168 (44.2%)
- Females: 212 (55.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Black | 305 | 80.3% |
| Asian | 17 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 12.6% |
| White | 9 | 2.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 58 | 15.3% |
| 7th Grade | 53 | 13.9% |
| 8th Grade | 63 | 16.6% |
| 9th Grade | 61 | 16.1% |
| 10th Grade | 44 | 11.6% |
| 11th Grade | 47 | 12.4% |
| 12th Grade | 28 | 7.4% |
| Ungraded | 26 | 6.8% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 61-70%
Graduate & Dropout Information (2010)
Percent of Graduates Earning a Regents Diploma
School:
41.0%
District:
73.0%
State:
83.0%
Percent of Students That Dropped Out
School:
2.0%
District:
3.0%
State:
3.0%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
89.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
11.0%
District:
4.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
24.0%
District:
3.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
36.0%
District:
49.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
30.0%
District:
13.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
30.0%
District:
19.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
4.0%
District:
5.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
4.0%
District:
7.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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