Williamsburg Charter High School

Williamsburg Charter High School is a high school in Brooklyn, New York, located at 198 Varet St. The school unites youth, families, staff, teachers and the community in giving young people the tools to make sense of the world and prepare for their journey as citizens of the local and global community. It serves more than 600 students and is the longest operating charter school in Brooklyn, ranked among the top 30 percent of New York City schools. Valerie Jacobson serves as Head of School. The school offers more than 15 clubs along with visual and performing arts programs, and it now offers the Seal of Biliteracy. Its athletics program includes girls and boys soccer; the girls team won the CSAA Brooklyn South Region Championship, and the boys team won the CSAA City Championship and finished as the top team citywide in the CSAA League. The school reports an 84 percent graduation rate, and its calendar includes Regents exams, monthly board meetings and the Class of 2026 graduation. Students have committed to Pace University, Alcorn State University, St. John's University and St. Francis College.

The school sits on Varet Street, a short walk from the Eyebeam arts center and about a tenth of a mile from Flushing Avenue. Bushwick Avenue is roughly two tenths of a mile away, and the Gilbert Ramirez Playground and Green Central Knoll are both about the same distance from campus.

With an 84 percent graduation rate, more than 600 students, and a top-30-percent ranking among New York City schools, Williamsburg Charter High School pairs its academic program with championship soccer and a range of arts and club offerings for Brooklyn students.

Services:

• Academic Courses
• Athletics Programs
• College Preparation
• High School Education
• Student Clubs