Academy for Young Writers

Academy for Young Writers

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1065 Elton St,  Brooklyn, NY
East New York Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 19
3.9
528 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Courtney Winkfield
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
31.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
490
Verbal
520
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
5.4%
AP Math Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
8
Student Progress
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
31%
State Average
20%
Math
44%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
164:1

Student Diversity

Female
55.5%
Male
44.5%
Black
63.1%
Hispanic
28.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Two or more races
2.1%
White
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#83 Best HS for the Arts in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
CUNY Brooklyn College 38 Students
New York University 30 Students
CUNY Hunter College 30 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 28 Students
SUNY Oswego 28 Students
Stony Brook University 27 Students
Syracuse University 21 Students
Howard University 21 Students
Hofstra University 21 Students
Pace University 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 27 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Biology 21 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Creative Writing 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Nursing 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Communications 12 Students
English 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 55 Reviews
4.0 Alum
11/17/2023
Throughout my 4 years in this high school, my high school experience was pretty good. I was able to make great friends with many different graders and teachers/faculty. This school in my opinion is good at making connections, but sometimes it can be a bit crazy, but it's still a good school to learn and have fun.
3.0 Alum
8/17/2021
I stood here from 6th grade to 12 grade. This school has changed a lot and it changed a lot of myself. Issues I remember was that if one class year did something for a senior trip then the other class years would pay for it. For example let's say the class of 2022 had one student leave their hotel room at night at a 1 week senior trip, then when it's the class of 2023 or 2024's turn for a senior trip, they would be told that their senior trip would only be 1-2 days long as a result of what one person from class 2023 did.
5.0 Senior
4/27/2020
I have been in this school since the 6th grade and when they first brought in middle school and from day one my experience in this school has been nothing but the best. The teachers are very well educated and explains the assignments in every way they can to help the students understand it more. Of course not every school is perfect, even my school isn't perfect but I don't think it a bad school. It only has a few flaws but want school doesn't. My school is diverse, welcomes in the LGBQT community and has many clubs and activities that the students can really join. Even though the location of the school isn't a good area , and the safety staff looks out for the students well being every second, I wouldn't transfer to any other high school because Academy For Young Writers made me who I am today and help all of my fellow peers get to where they are now.
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