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 1,981 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,981 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- 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 1,981 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 162 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,981 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
162 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 26, 2026
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 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
52%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
33%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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%.
How many students attend Walt Whitman High School?
1,981 students attend Walt Whitman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Walt Whitman High School students are Hispanic, 33% 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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