WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 920 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 72 teachers, WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (WCHS), located on Varet Street in Brooklyn, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 9 through 12. Founded on the belief that all students can succeed regardless of their background, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum paired with a strong focus on character development and college readiness. The school is known for its structured environment and its commitment to ensuring that graduates are not only prepared for post-secondary education but also equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary to navigate a changing global landscape.
Beyond its core academic offerings, WCHS places a heavy emphasis on community engagement and the arts. The school strives to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to pursue their individual interests through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. By fostering a close-knit community and maintaining high expectations for both staff and students, WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide a pathway to success for the diverse youth of the Williamsburg and surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods.
For more information, contact WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL at (718) 782-9830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11206
(718) 782-9830
http://www.thewcs.org
WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 920 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
NYC BOE OFFICE OF CHARTER SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUPPORT - District:
- WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 920
- Teachers:
- 72.51
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 920 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 70.8%
- Black or African American
- 26.6%
- White
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 53.8%
- Male
- 46.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.