WILLIAMSBURG PREPARATORY SCHOOL

www.williamsburgprep.com

667 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Williamsburg Preparatory School (WPS) is a public secondary school located in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for its college-preparatory focus and a rigorous academic environment. It operates with a commitment to fostering a community-oriented culture, emphasizing critical thinking, student agency, and active participation in both the classroom and the broader local community.

The school is particularly recognized for its small-school atmosphere, which allows for personalized instruction and strong relationships between faculty and students. Williamsburg Prep offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, advanced placement courses, and internship opportunities, aiming to prepare its students not only for university success but also for civic engagement. By prioritizing a supportive yet challenging educational experience, the school aims to help students develop the self-discipline and intellectual curiosity necessary for their post-secondary futures.

667

Total Students

52.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAMSBURG PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	469
Black	117
Asian	18
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
469 (70.3%)
Black
117 (17.5%)
White
33 (4.9%)
Two or More
27 (4.0%)
Asian
18 (2.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14
Phone:	(718)302-2306
Website:	http://www.williamsburgprep.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	667
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	565
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 9 168

Grade 10 170

Grade 11 169

Grade 12 160