Enrollment
622
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360011905703
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools.
- #94 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 22
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 622 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 96% of New York schools and 55% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 622 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 853 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #560.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #14 also operates Is 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos (1,028 students) and Brooklyn Latin School (the) (772 students) alongside Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design compares
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~622 students)
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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.
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 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design a good school?
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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