Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School vs Professional Performing Arts High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 22 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School
Springfield Gardens · Public high · Grades 6–12
521 students
Professional Performing Arts High School
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
522 students
| Measure | Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School Springfield Gardens, New York | Professional Performing Arts High School New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #914 of 1,079 | #426 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #6282 of 16,910 | #1669 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 521 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 77% |
| city | Springfield Gardens | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Professional Performing Arts High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 58.1).
- •Professional Performing Arts High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 48%).
- •Professional Performing Arts High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Professional Performing Arts High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 69.5%).
- •Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.9).
- •Professional Performing Arts High School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 521.
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 Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School better than Professional Performing Arts High School?
On the Success Index (US), Professional Performing Arts High School ranks higher (77.4 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 Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School and Professional Performing Arts High School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Springfield Gardens and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School: 521. Professional Performing Arts High School: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School and Professional Performing Arts High School rank in New York?
Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board School is 914th of 1,079 and Professional Performing Arts High School is 426th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).