Walt Whitman High School is a four-year public secondary school located at 301 West Hills Road, in Huntington Station, New York. It is South Huntington Union Free School District's only high school, serving students in Huntington Station, South Huntington, Melville, and West Hills.
Serving 1,939 students in grades 9-12, Walt Whitman High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,939 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 91% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walt Whitman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Walt Whitman High School's student population of 1,939 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 168 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,939 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
168 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walt Whitman High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walt Whitman High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walt Whitman High School's ranking?
Walt Whitman High School is ranked #848 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Walt Whitman High School often compared to?
Walt Whitman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walt Whitman High School?
The graduation rate of Walt Whitman High School is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Walt Whitman High School?
1,939 students attend Walt Whitman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Walt Whitman High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walt Whitman High School?
Walt Whitman High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walt Whitman High School offer ?
Walt Whitman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Walt Whitman High School part of?
Walt Whitman High School is part of South Huntington Union Free School District.
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