At Design Works High School, our students apply design thinking to solve complex problems and build a more equitable world. They collaborate, critique, defend, and revise throughout design challenges, graduating ready to pursue their passions in college, creative careers, and as social justice leaders. Learning happens inside and outside of school through industry, community, and university partnerships, enabling students to access apprenticeships and college coursework. In our inclusive and responsive community, all students are known deeply and their voices are valued in making and re-making the school. Through strong personal relationships and applied practice, students are empowered to design the future they want to see. Design Works is a new, public NYCDOE high school developed in partnership with Pratt Institute & Bank Street. Our rigorous school program will prepare students to make an impact in both college and careers. The school welcomes students interested in art, technology, digital design & community advocacy. Design Works High School is also a FutureReadyNYC school offering the best of college and career exploration and preparation in technology, design, & urban planning, three of the fastest growing industries in our city. Students from all boroughs are welcome, with priority given to those who reside in Brooklyn. At Design Works, we believe deeply in learning through relationships. This means that students can expect: -Project based & collaborative learning -Interaction with professionals & practitioners -Mentorships, internships, apprenticeships -Experiential, hands-on learning -Relationship building & using your voice to impact your community [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 66%

Academic Highlights: Project based program: Emphasis on community advocacy through the lens of the design thinking process, Three pathways: Art Equity (drawing, digital design, branding), Tech Equity (software engineering & IT), Housing Equity (architecture & urban planning), FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Software Developer), Advanced Placement Courses Available, Credited college classes through: AP courses, College Now, Pratt's DICE program, Pratt's SCPS pre-college program, Mandatory 11th/12th grade college preparation course [more]

Other Features: College Courses Offered, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat

School Features:

• Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch for 57% of seats
• Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

• November 10, 2025 @ 9:00 am Open House
• November 12, 2025 @ 9:00 am Open House
• November 17, 2025 @ 9:00 am Open House
• November 19, 2025 @ 9:00 am Open House
• November 24, 2025 @ 9:00 am Open House
• November 26, 2025 @ 9:00 am Open House

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports