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Walt Whitman High School

Public | 9-12 | 1781 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 27, 2013

Whitman is a wonderful school. Exceptional staff especially principal and vice principal. Outstanding sense of community and dedication to the students. I am proud to a say my children graduated from Whitman.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 11, 2012

This school is Anti Christian. They don't allow Christians to wear the crucifix but allow muslims a hallway to pray. This is America. This country does not recognize sharia law. This country follows the law of the constitution. Do not send your children to this school until they stop islamization of this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2011

The school has many advanced classes, but not so surprising, the top classes are not diverse. They seem to be the dumping ground for the kids of vocal parents, and not necessarily placed there based on their abilty, which makes it harder for those kids who really belong there to get the education they deserve. In the world of education, even in a large school like Whitman, there should only be about 2-3 REAL Honors classes, not six. Parents are being dooped into thinking their child is honors quality when they really are not. Not good preparation for the real world. The care is more about the student being happy and involved in extra curricula activities, academics come second!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 9, 2010

good school learn a lot and look forward to going everyday
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 3, 2009

Our school is the best in our heart, we got a group of great teachers and students try their best with limited resource to make every high school day experience the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2007

We have one of the best music programs. We win NYSMA Gold Every year. We have a very good extracurricular program and AP program. We have support for the arts and dance. Parents are involved. We have good teachers a solid faculty that support our kids goals and dreams. My kids have been here from 3rd grade thru now at Whitman. They are in AP classes, competitive robotics club and music classes. You want a school that will expose your child to culture and making great choices in life. I'm happy we are here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2006

Major change for the better over the past two years!
—Submitted by an administrator


Posted December 9, 2005

Whitman is a school that offers something for every student. The population is diverse, which some may see as a drawback, but those of us with kids there often see it as great preparation for life. The faculty is dedicated and capable; the administration complete comsumed by the task of running a top school; the extracurriculars are numerous and varied; and athletics...well if you want a great football program, this isn't the school, but lots of other sports do very well. My Kids are very happy here and have made wonderful friends and have superb, caring teachers. It is a well run school where children learn and get involved in their community. There are interseting elective, numerous AP and college courses and a fabulous arts program
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2004

Truly A Great American High School, led by a visionary, caring and compassionate principal. Whitman has a diverse student body that learns and has fun together. Wonderful young and alive faculty too!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

My children were very lucky to attend Whitman. They offer honors classes for those who qualify. Kickline, band, chorus, sports, school plays, newspaper, extra help, are just a few of the reasons students want to come early and leave late.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 17, 2004

Whitman is a school which provides a balanced curriulum, a stellar faculty and a broad range of extra curricular activities. My child is very happy at Whitman and I am pleased with my decision to support public education in South Huntington.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2003

I feel that the teachers & princpals are NOT there for the students, unless your child is one of their favorites.They dont care mostly the ones in guide the students to college...for get it
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2003

A 'Great American High School.' The faculty is outstanding. The elective program is second to none. Innovative programs, like the Sports Medicine curriculum, set the school part. Wonderful and diverse student body.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

334 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

358 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

399 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

461 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

362 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

513 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

498 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

438 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

136 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

226 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

458 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students55%
Students with disabilities29%
General population56%

Chemistry

All Students70%
Students with disabilities31%
General population72%

Earth Science

All Students66%
Students with disabilities33%
General population74%

English

All Students92%
Students with disabilities75%
General population94%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Geometry

All Students85%
Students with disabilities73%
General population84%

Global History and Geography

All Students82%
Students with disabilities40%
General population90%

Integrated Algebra

All Students75%
Students with disabilities46%
General population83%

Italian

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Living Environment

All Students85%
Students with disabilities46%
General population93%

Physics

All Students78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students92%
Students with disabilities69%
General population96%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 51%
Hispanic 19% 21%
Black 13% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 30%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 6%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 93%N/A76%
Female 95%N/A79%
Male 91%N/A71%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 100%N/A81%
Black or African American 81%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 78%N/A59%
White 98%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 84%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 95%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 75%N/A56%
General-Education students 96%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 6%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 54%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 0%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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301 W Hills Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Phone: (631) 812-3800

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