Excelsior Preparatory High School vs Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Preparatory High School
Springfield Gardens · Public high · Grades 9–12
480 students
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School
Springfield Gardens · Public high · Grades 6–12
521 students
| Measure | Excelsior Preparatory High School Springfield Gardens, New York | Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School Springfield Gardens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #611 of 1,079 | #914 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2884 of 16,910 | #6282 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 480 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 48% |
| city | Springfield Gardens | Springfield Gardens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 58.1).
- •Excelsior Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 48%).
- •Excelsior Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 82.7%).
- •Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.1).
- •Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 480.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Excelsior Preparatory High School better than Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School?
On the Success Index (US), Excelsior Preparatory High School ranks higher (71.7 vs 58.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Excelsior Preparatory High School and Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Springfield Gardens and Springfield Gardens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Preparatory High School: 480. Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Preparatory High School and Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School rank in New York?
Excelsior Preparatory High School is 611th of 1,079 and Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School is 914th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).