Enrollment
424
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the)
Federal NCES profile for Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360011905896
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools.
- #103 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) ranks #103 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #14 · New York
NCES ID 360011905896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the)
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 424 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 915 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #737, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.4% 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 of Art and Technology (the).
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 of Art and Technology (the) compares
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.4%
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 64.2%
African American 25.5%
White 4.0%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) 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) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Jose De Diego | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the)'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 (~424 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the)
How many students attend Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the)?
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) has 424 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY.
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 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the)?
77.9% of students at Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) 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 of Art and Technology (the)?
The largest demographic group at Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the)?
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 of Art and Technology (the) rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) ranks #103 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 of Art and Technology (the) a good school?
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (the) earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 of Art and Technology (the), 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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