Walt Whitman High School
School Overview
Walt Whitman High School is a public school located in Bethesda, Maryland. It is a school in Montgomery County Public Schools district.
According to the Maryland state assessment result, 86% of students are proficient in Math learning and 91% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,095 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 125 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,095 students are attending Walt Whitman High School. By gender, there are 1,087 and 1,008 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Walt Whitman High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 1,760 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 136 | 70 | 66 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 268 | 139 | 129 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 48 | 26 | 22 |
| White | 1,211 | 609 | 602 |
| Two or More Races | 93 | 48 | 45 |
| in LEP Program | 27 | 18 | 9 |
| IDEA program | 84 | 58 | 26 |
| Total | 1,760 | 893 | 867 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 125 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Walt Whitman High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 99.2% of teachers are certified. 87.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 125 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 124 | 99.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 0.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 3.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 12 | 9.6% |
| School counselors | 8 | Students per counselor: 262 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 5 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 370,950 Households |
| Population | 1,034,771 |
| Male | 504,128 |
| Female | 539,402 |
| Child Population | 326,821 |
| Total Housing Units | 389,202 Units |
| Average House Value | $484,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,768 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.50% |
| Average Household Income | $108,820 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.86% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Walt Whitman High School offers 34 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 1,356 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 673 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Walt Whitman High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 34 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 1,356 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 66 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 39 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 1,251 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 673 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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