Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design serves 606 students in grades 9-12.
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design placed in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design's student population of 606 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design is ranked within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design is 0.56, 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
#36 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
60%
28%
Black
29%
17%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #36 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% 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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% 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 83%.
How many students attend Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design?
606 students attend Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% 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 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design offer ?
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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 School District.
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