Williamsburg Charter High School
Williamsburg Charter High School serves 972 students in grades 9-12.
Williamsburg Charter High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 972 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williamsburg Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Williamsburg Charter High School's student population of 972 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
972 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Williamsburg Charter High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,228 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Williamsburg Charter High School is 0.51, 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
#894 out of 4228 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
61%
28%
Black
35%
17%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Reviews
1 3/30/2020
This school is a terrible school. This school has fights every day and bullying occurs every day. I recommend you not to put your kids in this school.
5 8/23/2013
looking for transcript of year 1956 as of may 1956. at williamsburgh voc.high school. jane perry ,05-17-1938 completed 11th grade 09-1955-may 1956, where do i find it
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