WILLIAMSBURG PREPARATORY SCHOOL

www.williamsburgprep.com

687 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Williamsburg Preparatory School (WPS) is a public secondary school located in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for its college-preparatory focus and a rigorous academic environment. It operates with a commitment to fostering a community-oriented culture, emphasizing critical thinking, student agency, and active participation in both the classroom and the broader local community.

The school is particularly recognized for its small-school atmosphere, which allows for personalized instruction and strong relationships between faculty and students. Williamsburg Prep offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, advanced placement courses, and internship opportunities, aiming to prepare its students not only for university success but also for civic engagement. By prioritizing a supportive yet challenging educational experience, the school aims to help students develop the self-discipline and intellectual curiosity necessary for their post-secondary futures.

687

Total Students

52.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAMSBURG PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	455
Black	135
Asian	21
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
455 (66.2 %)
Black
135 (19.7 %)
White
42 (6.1 %)
Two or More
28 (4.1 %)
Asian
21 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14
Phone:	(718)302-2306
Website:	http://www.williamsburgprep.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	565
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 169

Grade 10 181

Grade 11 177

Grade 12 159

Ungraded 1