Excellent
#590 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 12% in state
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design
High School · New York City Geographic District #14 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #14 high school where students score 57 points above what's typical for similar communities.
257 N 6TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11211
- Math 98% proficient (2021)
- Reading 98% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 11 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 98% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,183
Median home value
$1,118,600
Median rent
$2,357/mo
College educated
54.8%
Homeownership
16.4%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Preparatory High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Williamsburg Preparatory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Northside Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| A-tech High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 459 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District #14
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #3 of 38
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #14, serving approximately 614 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #590 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design
What grades does Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design serve?
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design?
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design rank in NY?
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design ranks #590 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design's MySchoolScout rating?
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design a charter school?
No, Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design a Title I school?
No, Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design?
82.9% of students at Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 614
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (718) 388-1260
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 11211)
- 65,691
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11211; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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