Whitney High School
School Overview
Whitney High School is a public school located in Whitney, Texas. It is a school in Whitney Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, about 37% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 42% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 460 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 36 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 460 students are attending Whitney High School. By gender, there are 225 and 235 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Whitney High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 42 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White | 34 | 17 | 17 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 42 | 19 | 23 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 36 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Whitney High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 80.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 36 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 36 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 11.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 8.3% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 230 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 3,884 Households |
| Population | 9,493 |
| Male | 5,088 |
| Female | 4,603 |
| Child Population | 2,383 |
| Total Housing Units | 5,353 Units |
| Average House Value | $106,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $679 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.60% |
| Average Household Income | $50,556 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 84.52% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Whitney High School offers 4 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 30 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 51 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Whitney High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 4 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 10 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 51 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Whitney Independent School District
In Whitney Independent School District, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.