Design Works: admissions and school facts
Design Works (DBN 13K963) is a New York City public high school in Brooklyn with one admissions program. Admission: Open.
- Programs
- 1
- Students
- 193
- Applicants per seat
- 1
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
OpenK92A
No screening by grades or tests: seats are offered by priority (borough, zone, language) and a random number.
66 seats · 69 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
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...
Courses and languages
AP courses (1): Seminar
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer
Clubs: Robotics, Coding, Media, Student Gov, Podcasting, Activism, Art, Sequential Art, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), & Book Club. Other options available upon student request
Students
- Girls
- 53%
- English language learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 28%
- Economic need index
- 63%
- Asian
- 3%
- Black
- 42%
- Hispanic
- 31%
- White
- 16%
- Multi-racial
- 5%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 96%
- Rigorous instruction
- 70%
- Supportive environment
- 63%
- Family and community ties
- 97%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 29 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
- Subway
- D, N, R, B, Q, 2, 3, 4, 5 to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (0.1 mi); 2, 3 to Bergen St (0.2 mi); C to Lafayette Av (0.3 mi)
- School hours
- 8:30 AM – 3:20 PM
- Building access
- Contact Program
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Design Works?
Design Works admits students through: Open. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Design Works?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
Where is Design Works and how do you get there?
The school is at 29 6th Avenue, Brooklyn. Subway: D, N, R, B, Q, 2, 3, 4, 5 to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (0.1 mi); 2, 3 to Bergen St (0.2 mi); C to Lafayette Av (0.3 mi).
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are