Enrollment
613
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, NY
World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School
Federal NCES profile for World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012205869
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #26 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School ranks #26 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012205869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School
World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Flushing, New York, enrolling 613 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.4% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 711 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #639, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students) and Flushing High School (1,650 students) alongside World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School compares
World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
White 37.7%
Asian 15.2%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~613 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School
How many students attend World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School?
World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School?
The student-teacher ratio at World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School?
48.4% of students at World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School?
The largest demographic group at World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.5% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School?
World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School ranks #26 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flushing on the city page.
Is World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School a good school?
World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides World Journalism Preparatory: a College Board School, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.
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