Serving 598 students in grades 9-12, Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
55%
29%
Black
29%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design's ranking?
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design is ranked #101 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design often compared to?
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Designis often viewed alongside schools like Williamsburg Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design?
The graduation rate of Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design?
598 students attend Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design?
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design offer ?
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design part of?
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
In what neighborhood is Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design located?
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design is located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 17 other public schools located in Williamsburg.
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