The Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design, commonly called WHSAD, Architecture and Design or A&D, is a 9-12th grade New York City college-preparatory public high school that specializes in the integration of architecture, design, and historic preservation in its classes.
Serving 622 students in grades 9-12, Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
622 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 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 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1390 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
63%
31%
Black
26%
15%
White
6%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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 #1390 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
622 students attend Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 19:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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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