Williamsburg Charter High School

Williamsburg Charter High School serves grades 9 through 12 with an enrollment of 774 students in Brooklyn. As a public charter school, it offers a structured high school experience with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1, supported by 56 full-time equivalent teachers. Academically, the school ranks in the 69th percentile statewide (#1491 out of 4758 New York schools), with a MySchoolScout Rating of 6.7/10.

Student proficiency is stronger in English Language Arts, where 82% of students score at proficient or above levels, compared to 74% proficiency in math. These results reflect a school where many students are meeting grade-level standards, particularly in reading and writing. The school's academic score of 7.6/10 indicates solid performance with room for growth, especially in mathematics.

For families considering Williamsburg Charter, the school offers a manageable class size relative to many urban public schools, which can support more personalized instruction. Located on Varet Street in the heart of Brooklyn's large urban setting, the school serves a diverse city community with the accountability structure that charter schools bring to public education.

Williamsburg Charter High School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.