WHSAD Regents and AP exam prep sessions have begun. Testing season is fast approaching, so don't wait until the last minute to prepare for your examinations. … Click here for details
Our Mission
Located in one of New York City's premier neighborhoods along the Brooklyn waterfront, Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design (WHSAD for short) offers students a unique and engaging four-year course sequence with a focus in architectural drafting, design principles, and historic preservation. Our inter-disciplinary and hands-on approach to architecture, design, and the visual arts integrates internship experiences and skills training throughout core academic content areas. WHSAD students can earn a Career & Technical Education (CTE) endorsed diploma in Architectural Drafting & Design, and up to 6 college credits upon graduation from our program.
All of our students are given the opportunity to participate in paid internships with industry partners. Please take a moment to review the following posts to learn more about our program.What’s Happening at WHSAD
Chancellor Carranza Hosts High School Student Journalist Roundtable
Last week, newly appointed New York City Schools Chancellor, Mr. Richard A. Carranza hosted student journalists from various high schools at Tweed Courthouse in downtown Manhattan. At this event, students networked with peers, cultivated their talents as school journalists, and develop a greater sense of agency by asking the chancellor about … [Read More...]
Meet WHSAD’s Students
Anthony Gonzalez-Class of 2019
My main goal in WHSAD is to try and get out of high school alive. This is an important achievement for me because I want to live a long life and live an enjoyable life. I believe that by doing my best in class and on future exams that end goal is becoming possible. Every day I work towards trying to make money to invest in my future. Though school may be stressful I find that by listening to music, most of my stress is relieved. The fact that it’s easy to achieve a high GPA is what I believe makes WHSAD such a unique and special learning environment. WHSAD gives you the opportunity to strengthen your skills. You get the opportunity to try and pursue careers and, more … [Read More...]
Work Based Learning at WHSAD
Learn About WHSAD’s Work Based Learning Program
WHSAD students are not expected to wait until they graduate college to begin their first job. Experience in the workplace is as crucial to a student's education as the classroom. The goal at WHSAD is that our students enter college and begin adulthood with the advantage of … [Read More...]
Interested in Attending WHSAD?
Open House Materials for Prospective Students
WHSAD staff is looking for the future designers and builders of our great cities, and we welcome all who are interested in joining our school community. To help you decide whether WHSAD is the right fit for you, we are posting the entirety of our recruitment packet here. … [Click here to view our recruitment materials]