WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

www.thewcs.org

Charter School 665 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Williamsburg Charter High School (WCHS), located on Varet Street in Brooklyn, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 9 through 12. Founded on the belief that all students can succeed regardless of their background, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum paired with a strong focus on character development and college readiness. The school is known for its structured environment and its commitment to ensuring that graduates are not only prepared for post-secondary education but also equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary to navigate a changing global landscape.

Beyond its core academic offerings, WCHS places a heavy emphasis on community engagement and the arts. The school strives to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to pursue their individual interests through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. By fostering a close-knit community and maintaining high expectations for both staff and students, Williamsburg Charter High School aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide a pathway to success for the diverse youth of the Williamsburg and surrounding Brooklyn neighborhoods.

665

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	402
Black	243
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	4

Hispanic
402 (60.5%)
Black
243 (36.5%)
White
10 (1.5%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)782-9830
Website:	http://www.thewcs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	570
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 110

Grade 10 137

Grade 11 151

Grade 12 264

Ungraded 3