Walt Whitman High School, NY
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12Ungraded Offered
How Walt Whitman High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score96
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Walt Whitman High School
1,911Students
100%Low-Income Students
144Teachers
13 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 54% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 25% | 7% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 26% | 7% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 25% | 7% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 22% | 7% | 19% |
| Ungraded | 2% | 3% | 8% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6% | 7% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 17% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 45% | 49% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41% | 23% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Walt Whitman High School
98%Math Proficiency
97%Reading Proficiency
98%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 95% | 57% | 50% |
| Male | 95% | 53% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 98% | 87% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 90% | 62% | 59% |
| Black | 90% | 45% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 95% | 60% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 50% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 50% | 32% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 95% | 48% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 84% | 33% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Walt Whitman High School
93%Overall Rate
87%Low-Income
50%Limited English
77%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 67% | 69% |
| Black | 90% | 67% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 95% | 83% | 79% |
| Other | 50% | 55% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Colleges near Walt Whitman High School, NY
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0 miles, W
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2 miles, SE