Serving 398 students in grades 9-12, Whitney Point Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitney Point Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Whitney Point Senior High School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitney Point Senior High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
94%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Whitney Point Senior High School often compared to?
Whitney Point Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chenango Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitney Point Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Whitney Point Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Whitney Point Senior High School?
398 students attend Whitney Point Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Whitney Point Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney Point Senior High School?
Whitney Point Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whitney Point Senior High School offer ?
Whitney Point Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitney Point Senior High School part of?
Whitney Point Senior High School is part of Whitney Point Central School District.
School Reviews
2 5/17/2021
Whitney Point can certainly learn some things from Newark Valley! They need to learn manners, and how to cater to unique individual needs and overall making others feel welcomed to the school district.
5 3/30/2020
Well, you aren't kidding about 100% white on the pie chart. I go to this school and there are only 3 kids in my grade that aren't white. Nice job!
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