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Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design

Innovating Career & Technical Education for New York City’s Future


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.  

Interested in Joining Us at WHSAD?

Open House Resources for Prospective Students

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]

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WHSAD’s Project on ABC Columbus Day Broadcast – Click to Watch

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CLICK BELOW TO TAKE A SELF-GUIDED VIRTUAL TOUR OF WHSAD

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THE COLUMN – OUR STUDENT NEWSPAPER

WHSAD Students Reflect on Their Newtown Creek Alliance Green Roof Design Work

As part of last year's summer bridge program, our incoming freshman class began their work in designing a new green roof at the Newtown Creek Alliance headquarters in Greenpoint. This project immediately exposed these students to one of the many … [Read More...]

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...]

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MEET OUR STUDENTS

Thony Cielo, Class of 2025

What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? My most memorable moments over the last 4 years attending WHSAD had to be the friend's I've made along the way. The bonds I have made with them is something … [Read More...]

Peshal Pardasey, Class of 2025

What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? Over my four years at WHSAD, I've had some memorable moments. One memory would be the amount of times I would troll teachers and make class fun for not just me … [Read More...]

Brian Matilde, Class of 2025

What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? During my first year coming into high school, I was really nervous and didn’t know what to expect being in a new school and environment. But during that year, I … [Read More...]

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Sole NYC High School Recipient of the 2020 National Blue Ribbon Award for Exemplary High School Performance

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Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as One of the Best High Schools in the Country from 2014 to 2024

Upcoming Events

May 17
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday School

May 17
11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Rising Senior Parent Workshop @ WHSAD for 11th grade families

May 19
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Student In-person Workshop @WHSAD

May 22
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Rising Senior Parent Workshop @ WHSAD for 11th grade families

May 24
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday School

May 26
All day

Memorial Day, schools closed

May 28
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Financial Literacy Workshop (Virtual)

May 28
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Theater Club perform @7pm @ WHSAD

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