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#1568 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 33% in state

Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the)

High School · New York City Geographic District #14 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #14 high school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

223 GRAHAM AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11206

  • Math 75% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2021)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+33.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation27.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism50.9%

Students at Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 75% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 79% (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 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) 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 95Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 91Biker’s Paradise

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,280

Median home value

$822,100

Median rent

$1,558/mo

College educated

36.3%

Homeownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

33.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
27.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brooklyn Latin School (the)Enrollment path unverified8.39–120.0 mi733Compare →
Lyons Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.36–120.0 mi384Compare →
East Williamsburg Scholars AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.89–120.3 mi492Compare →
High School for Enterprise Business & Technology (the)Enrollment path unverified7.49–120.3 mi542Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #14

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#14 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 of Art and Technology (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the)

Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #14, serving approximately 422 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,568 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the)

What grades does Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) serve?

Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the)?

Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) is 13.2:1. 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 of Art and Technology (the) rank in NY?

Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) ranks #1,568 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 of Art and Technology (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) a charter school?

No, Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) a Title I school?

No, Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the)?

81.3% of students at Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) 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
422
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.9%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 11206)
89,231
Area average commute
36.5 min
Area median age
30.7
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 11206; 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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