Academy for Young Writers

1065 ELTON STREET, NY · District 19 · Brooklyn

618
Enrollment
22
Avg Class Size
68%
Math Proficient
39%
ELA Proficient
96%
Attendance
06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12
Grades

Overview

Academy for Young Writers is a secondary school school in East New York, serving grades 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12. Located in District 19, Brooklyn, the school enrolls 618 students with an average class size of 22.(NYC DOE Open Data, 2025-26, dataset: wg9x-4ke6) Math proficiency stands at 68%, compared to a citywide average of approximately 45%.(NYSED School Report Card, 2025)

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Quick Facts

TypeSecondary School
District19
3KNo
Pre-KNo
G&TNo
K Seats41
Student:Teacher14:1
Phone718-688-7230
Data Source
NYC DOE Open Data
Updated for 2025–26 cycle
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