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
WHSAD Participates in Its First Model U.N.
Each year, WHSAD expands on its extracurricular offerings for its students. These new opportunities allow more students to participate in passion projects and, in turn, learn more about themselves. While many of the projects fall within the realm of … [Read More...]
WHSAD’s University/College Visits
Junior, Miguel Hernandez, wrote this story. Thank you to guidance counselor, Ms. Erneste, for the photos and taking time to speak with Miguel. College trips. You've probably heard of them around WSHAD. The trips show you around the college, and … [Read More...]
Sophomores Enjoy “Romeo and Juliet Suite” at Park Avenue Armory
In this narrative, Sophomore, Jose Tavares, muses about the performance and his impressions of Park Avenue Armory. WHSAD is proud to call Park Avenue Armory a community partner for many years, and we thank everyone who has continued to strengthen … [Read More...]
MEET OUR STUDENTS
Jada Quijano-Class of 2026
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? I've made many memories here at WHSAD that I will never forget. I've worked on many projects in collaboration with various community partners and my peers, such … [Read More...]
Jake Kadar-Class of 2026
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? In general my most memorable moments at WHSAD have been staying late working on projects and messing around with my friends. Some days we're actually doing real … [Read More...]
Derek Martinez-Class of 2026
What have been some of your most memorable moments over the last four years at WHSAD? The most memorable moments were me selling snacks and candy throughout freshman year. It was pretty fun, and I learned so much and have experience on making … [Read More...]