Williamsburg Charter High School

Academic proficiency data was not included in this dataset, making a direct comparison to the district's 62% ELA and 59% math averages difficult. However, the school's class sizes (21.6 students) match the district average exactly, and teacher-rated instruction quality reaches 97% — notably above the district average of 93%. This suggests strong classroom practices, even without published test scores.

The school's culture scores are exceptionally strong across nearly every dimension. Parents report 93% satisfaction, and both parent-teacher trust (92%) and parent-principal trust (93%) run high. Teachers show remarkable confidence in leadership — 97% trust the principal and rate instruction quality at 97%, far exceeding the district average. Teacher collegial trust sits at 85%, the only moderate score. The family survey response rate of 25% is reasonable for a high school, though only 42 teachers responded to the staff survey.

This school's demographics differ markedly from the neighborhood's composition. While East Williamsburg has only 9.2% households with children and 44% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, this school serves 990 students — 61% Hispanic, 36% Black, and just 2% Asian/White combined. The diversity index is 44%, and the economic need index is notably high at 83.3%, indicating most families qualify for free or reduced lunch. Nineteen percent of students have IEPs. The school appears to serve as an important access point for families in a neighborhood where most residents are childless adults.

East Williamsburg sits in northern Brooklyn with strong transit access (61st percentile) and moderate family orientation (67th percentile), but the area presents real tradeoffs. Only 9.2% of households have children, meaning families here are a minority. Safety scores are concerning at 43rd percentile, and environmental health indicators show elevated rates — asthma emergency department visits run at 104 per 10,000, and 21% of homes have elevated lead risk. The neighborhood is heavily renter-dominated with just 12.5% homeownership and a median home value over $1 million, making it expensive to live nearby. However, median household income of $82,000 provides economic stability.

The school is transit-accessible (61st percentile for transit) and in a walkable urban area. However, the neighborhood's low family density means many students likely commute from other parts of Brooklyn. Families should plan for transportation logistics, as the area's limited presence of families with children may affect carpooling and walking communities.