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
Four Freedoms Park: A Magical Place You Never Knew
For the New York natives and those looking for another New York experience, Roosevelt Island—found on the F line, in between its transition from Manhattan to Queens—is an experience like no other, specifically Four Freedoms Park. I remember the … [Read More...]
Photography Club Visits “Dear New York” at Grand Central Terminal
Thank you to Mr. Stewart Villilo for inspiring our students to pursue their artistic passions. On view in the exhibit is Junior, Alison Sanchez' photograph of Mr. Villilo. Her interview, along with insights from fellow club member, Elizabeth Cruz, … [Read More...]
WHSAD Strengthens Its Partnership with Shine Global
WHSAD Junior reporter, Miguel Hernandez, wrote this story. On Tuesday, September 30th, Shine Global presented honorees with plaques that were designed by our very own students at WHSAD. The plaques honored those who have created films that … [Read More...]
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...]