Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design

Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design (WHSAD) offers a unique four-year sequence focusing on architectural drafting, computer aided design (AutoCAD), and design principles. Our hands-on approach to architecture, design, and the visual arts integrates college prep, internship experiences, and skills training throughout core academic disciplines, providing students with the requisite education to succeed in the 21st century workplace. Partnerships with local businesses and apprenticeships provide students with opportunities and interactions with professionals. Students can earn a CTE-endorsed diploma in Architectural Drafting and CAD, and up to six college credits, upon graduation.

• Introduction to architecture, design, engineering ,and historic architectural preservation. Students participate in paid professional internships and college portfolio review.

• Priority to Brooklyn students or residents who attend an information session
• Then to New York City residents who attend an information session
• Then to Brooklyn students or residents
• Then to New York City residents

• 53% of offers went to this group

• 53% of offers went to this group

CTE program(s) in: Architecture and Design

As part of our studio and portfolio requirement, students are challenged to create working prototypes of their designs

This course of study has made our students highly desirable for paid internship positions with industry partners

Opportunities to participate in ACE mentoring, SkillsUSA, and CUNY College Now

AP Calculus, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Spanish

B24, B32, B39, B44, B44-SBS, B46, B48, B60, B62, Q54, Q59

Students organize to establish clubs that interest them, such as: Video Game, Architecture, Photography, Peer Tutoring, and Skateboarding club. WHSAD invites honor roll students to free incentive field trips at the end of each academic term, including court-side seats to a Brooklyn Nets game, ice skating at Central Park, and Broadway plays and musicals

Cheerleading, Co-ed Soccer Club, Dance, Girls Flag Football, Step

• Architecture and Design

• Architecture