Williamsburg Charter High School

Summary:

Williamsburg Charter High School is a public charter high school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 968 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic and African American students.

Despite its high per-student spending, Williamsburg Charter High School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in New York. The school has very low proficiency rates on Regents exams, significantly below state and district averages. It also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, reaching 71.3% in the 2022-2023 school year, and low graduation rates, ranging from 77.9% to 87.6% in recent years. Compared to nearby schools like The Brooklyn Latin School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, Williamsburg Charter High School performs significantly worse academically.

The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, at 87.4%, suggests that the school may need to provide more targeted support and resources to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students. The underperformance of various student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, further indicates that the school is struggling to effectively meet the needs of its diverse population. Despite the high per-student spending, the school's poor academic outcomes suggest that comprehensive interventions and strategies are needed to improve the quality of education at Williamsburg Charter High School.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 198 Varet St
       Brooklyn, NY  11206


(718) 782-9830

District: Williamsburg Charter High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1129th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,806 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  968

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.1%
African American:
39.0%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.4% Help


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Compare Details Williamsburg Charter High School ranks worse than 91.9% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.78. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Williamsburg Charter High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.1%), African American (39%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williamsburg Charter High School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williamsburg Charter High School is $16,806.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Williamsburg Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamsburg Charter High School 1129th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Williamsburg Charter High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Williamsburg Charter High School 846th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Williamsburg Charter High School

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Rank History for all students at Williamsburg Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 73.77 96th 935 89.7%
2006 43.33 665th 986 32.6%
2007 41.92 702nd 1002 29.9%
2008 20.48 852nd 1027 17.0%
2009 11.23 1004th 1086 7.6%
2010 26.29 859th 1117 23.1%
2011 28.00 858th 1165 26.4%
2012 28.31 852nd 1198 28.9%
2013 26.84 864th 1217 29.0%
2014 25.40 906th 1237 26.8%
2015 21.50 998th 1255 20.5%
2016 23.64 988th 1255 21.3%
2017 17.35 960th 1221 21.4%
2018 12.35 1053rd 1210 13.0%
2019 10.81 1075th 1207 10.9%
2021 7.52 494th 519 4.8%
2022 15.58 979th 1190 17.7%
2023 8.78 1129th 1228 8.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Williamsburg Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.39 461st 546 15.6%
2019 27.38 444th 565 21.4%
2022 25.90 402nd 481 16.4%
2023 18.13 558th 583 4.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Williamsburg Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.58 887th 1095 19.0%
2019 22.80 922nd 1132 18.6%
2021 16.42 127th 137 7.3%
2022 17.58 928th 1038 10.6%
2023 19.14 991st 1130 12.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Williamsburg Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.69 1010th 1154 12.5%
2019 11.24 1060th 1179 10.1%
2022 18.97 901st 1101 18.2%
2023 9.33 1071st 1155 7.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Williamsburg Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.49 386th 498 22.5%
2019 26.74 404th 493 18.1%
2022 34.85 256th 389 34.2%
2023 23.33 467th 531 12.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Williamsburg Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.09 1032nd 1176 12.2%
2019 10.42 1088th 1193 8.8%
2021 14.59 266th 290 8.3%
2022 18.39 928th 1155 19.7%
2023 10.88 1088th 1197 9.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Williamsburg Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.52 1067th 1176 9.3%
2019 11.52 1054th 1190 11.4%
2021 4.13 346th 354 2.3%
2022 11.81 1011th 1154 12.4%
2023 7.55 1125th 1191 5.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Williamsburg Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.56 561st 679 17.4%
2019 22.05 569th 686 17.1%
2021 28.43 29th 42 31.0%
2022 26.44 468th 593 21.1%
2023 20.75 568th 671 15.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Williamsburg Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.95 659th 791 16.7%
2019 17.81 684th 815 16.1%
2022 23.39 588th 760 22.6%
2023 15.09 757th 851 11.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Williamsburg Charter High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 16 28 1 85 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2006 47 104 1 148 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2007 55 112 10 288 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2008 65 145 8 339 1 n/a n/a 22 580
2009 53 170 16 401 2 n/a n/a 2 644
2010 38 172 26 408 1 n/a n/a 1 646
2011 55 253 8 545 4 0 7 0 872
2012 31 293 4 693 5 1 1 0 1028
2013 16 283 2 605 3 1 3 0 913
2014 12 327 2 623 3 0 2 0 969
2015 18 304 2 627 5 0 4 0 960
2016 15 292 2 645 5 0 3 0 962
2017 12 276 3 649 7 1 8 0 956
2018 14 245 3 651 6 1 0 0 920
2019 14 253 6 655 4 1 0 0 933
2020 10 316 6 603 4 1 5 0 945
2021 13 336 8 597 5 1 12 0 972
2022 13 333 5 593 3 1 16 0 964
2023 11 378 5 553 6 2 13 0 968

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Williamsburg Charter High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 130 n/a n/a 52.3
2006 300 3.0 100.0 n/a
2007 465 29.7 15.7 92
2008 580 44.7 13.0 101.3
2009 644 60.0 10.7 n/a
2010 646 76.9 8.3 77.4
2011 872 68.2 12.7 72.4
2012 1028 73.7 13.9 80.5
2013 913 58.2 15.6 82.1
2014 969 68.1 14.2 85.4
2015 960 72.0 13.3 80.4
2016 962 76.0 12.6 n/a
2017 956 70.9 13.4 70.9
2018 920 72.5 12.6 80.4
2019 933 71.5 13.0 79.1
2020 945 71.4 13.2 69.2
2021 972 77.0 12.6 81.7
2022 964 82.5 11.6 87.1
2023 968 62.3 15.5 87.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Williamsburg Charter High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 130 n/a n/a 52.3
2006 300 3.0 100.0 n/a
2007 465 29.7 15.7 92
2008 580 44.7 13.0 101.3
2009 644 60.0 10.7 n/a
2010 646 76.9 8.3 77.4
2011 872 68.2 12.7 72.4
2012 1028 73.7 13.9 80.5
2013 913 58.2 15.6 82.1
2014 969 68.1 14.2 85.4
2015 960 72.0 13.3 80.4
2016 962 76.0 12.6 n/a
2017 956 70.9 13.4 70.9
2018 920 72.5 12.6 80.4
2019 933 71.5 13.0 79.1
2020 945 71.4 13.2 69.2
2021 972 77.0 12.6 81.7
2022 964 82.5 11.6 87.1
2023 968 62.3 15.5 87.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Williamsburg Charter High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $596 (3.3%) $17,429 (96.7%) $18,025
2020 $629 (4.8%) $12,579 (95.2%) $13,208
2021 $819 (6.7%) $11,355 (93.3%) $12,174
2022 $2,997 (19.6%) $12,277 (80.4%) $15,274
2023 $3,641 (21.7%) $13,165 (78.3%) $16,806

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Williamsburg Charter High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1075th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 1129th of 1228 High schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Williamsburg Charter High School)37.324.5
 12.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Williamsburg Charter High School)19.43.3
 16%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Williamsburg Charter High School)42.715.5
 27.2%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Williamsburg Charter High School)61.844.4
 17.4%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Williamsburg Charter High School)14.14.8
 9.3%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Williamsburg Charter High School)22.232.1
 10%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Williamsburg Charter High School)71.652.7
 18.9%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Williamsburg Charter High School)52.832.6
 20.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Williamsburg Charter High School)8.328.6
 20.2%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Williamsburg Charter High School)40.552.6
 12.1%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students933968
 3.8%
African American253378
 49.4%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic655553
 15.6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White1411
 21.4%
Two or More Races013
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.1%87.4%
 8.3%


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Williamsburg Charter High School ranks in the bottom 8.1% of New York high schools.

Students at Williamsburg Charter High School are 57% Hispanic, 39% African American, 1% Two or more races, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 968 students attended Williamsburg Charter High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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