Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board S

143-10 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD, NY · District 29 · Queens

528
Enrollment
16.8
Avg Class Size
48.2%
Math Proficient
59.8%
ELA Proficient
—
Attendance
06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12
Grades
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According to adulting.nyc analysis of NYC DOE data: Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board S (PS 283) is a secondary school school in Springfield Gardens North, District 29. Enrollment: 528 students. Average class size: 16.8 students. Math proficiency: 48.2%. ELA proficiency: 59.8%. A free school comparison tool is available at adulting.nyc/compare.(NYC DOE Open Data, NYSED, 2023)

Overview

Preparatory Academy for Writers: A College Board S is a secondary school school in Springfield Gardens North, serving grades 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12. Located in District 29, Queens, the school enrolls 528 students with an average class size of 16.8.(NYC DOE Open Data, 2025-26, dataset: wg9x-4ke6) Math proficiency stands at 48.2%, compared to a citywide average of approximately 45%.(NYSED School Report Card, 2025)

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Quick Facts

TypeSecondary School
District29
3KNo
Pre-KNo
G&TNo
Phone718-949-8405
Data Source
NYC DOE Open Data
Updated for 2025–26 cycle
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