- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design
Federal NCES profile for Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360011905703
👥 S:T ratio 27
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools.
- #94 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design ranks #94 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011905703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 360011905703 · Brooklyn, NY High · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 18.3:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students)
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 318 Eugenio
Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
1,028 students
- Brooklyn Latin
Brooklyn Latin School (the)
772 students
- Williamsburg P
Williamsburg Preparatory School
667 students
- Ps 31 Samuel F
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
644 students
- Ps 84 Jose De
Ps 84 Jose De Diego
636 students
- This school
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design
622 students
What this shows Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design compares
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 55% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.3%
African American 25.6%
White 5.6%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Latin School (the) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design
How many students attend Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design?
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design has 622 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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 18.3:1, which is 55% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design?
79.9% of students at Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design?
The largest demographic group at Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design is Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design?
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design ranks #94 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #14?
Besides Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design, New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students), Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students), and Williamsburg Preparatory School (667 students). See the New York City Geographic District #14 district page for the complete list.