WHSAD is seeking the future designers and builders of our great cities, and we welcome all students interested in joining our school community. See below for our school’s informational leaflets. We hope you consider WHSAD among your top choices. We also invite you to attend one of our open house events. Please note that priority … [Click Here for More Information About WHSAD]
Our Mission: Situated along the Brooklyn waterfront in one of New York City's top neighborhoods, Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design (WHSAD) provides a unique and engaging four-year curriculum focused on architectural drafting, design principles, and historic preservation. Our interdisciplinary, hands-on approach blends architecture, design, and the visual arts with internship opportunities and skills training integrated into core academic subjects. WHSAD students graduate with a Career & Technical Education (CTE) endorsed diploma in Architectural Drafting & Design and may also earn college credits. Every student has the opportunity to participate in paid internships with our industry partners. Please explore our MySchools profile here and the posts below to learn more about our program.
THE COLUMN – OUR STUDENT NEWSPAPER
WHSAD Students Visit Manitoga-The Russel Wright Design Center
While New York City is vibrant, exciting, and diverse, it is nice to get away from the hustle and bustle. As Henry David Thoreau wrote, "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if … [Read More...]
The Column-March 2025
Here is the latest issue of WHSAD’s student-run newspaper, The Column. … [Read More...]
WHSAD Thespians Inspired by Contemporaries’ Othello Performance
As members of the WHSAD student body embark on their first foray into the world of dramatic performance, they took in a performance of Othello at Erasmus High School. Learning the intricacies of putting on a production, students looked for elements … [Read More...]
MEET OUR STUDENTS
Amari Clyde, Class of 2025
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? The most memorable moments at this school for me have definitely been the trips I went on in my junior year. The college trips were some of the most fun and … [Read More...]
Dalton Brown, Class of 2025
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? I have a lot of good memories at this school. Between meeting my girlfriend, taking my CAD certification exam, making new friends, and going to dances, I've had … [Read More...]
Rianna Reyes, Class of 2025
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? I have had a lot of amazing moments at WHSAD. For starters, I met my boyfriend Dalton, and got close with my best friends Jayden, Max and Jaylin. We're all a … [Read More...]