Walt Whitman High School
School Overview
Walt Whitman High School is a public school located in Huntington Station, New York. It is a school in South Huntington Union Free School District district.
According to the New York state assessment result, 97% of students are proficient in Math learning and 98% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,978 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 161 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,978 students are attending Walt Whitman High School. By gender, there are 1,081 and 897 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 161 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Walt Whitman High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 161 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 161 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 7 | 4.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 0.6% |
| School counselors | 8 | Students per counselor: 247 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 23 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 4 | - |
| Social workers | 3 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 12,634 Households |
| Population | 38,193 |
| Male | 19,066 |
| Female | 19,423 |
| Child Population | 12,831 |
| Total Housing Units | 13,803 Units |
| Average House Value | $426,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,807 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.80% |
| Average Household Income | $111,480 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.52% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Walt Whitman High School offers 25 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 456 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 494 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 | 25 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 456 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 74 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 115 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 355 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 494 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in South Huntington Union Free School District
In South Huntington Union Free School District, 7 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in HUNTINGTON STATION, New York
3 private schools are serving students in HUNTINGTON STATION, New York. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.