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Walt Whitman High School
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South Huntington School District |
| Address: |
301 West Hills Road
Huntington Station, Ny 11746 |
| Phone: |
(631) 425-5387 |
| Email: |
jpolansky@shufsd.org |
| Grades: |
(grades 09 - 12)
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| Students: |
1,923 |
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| Type: |
Regular elementary and secondary schools |
| Locale: |
Urban Fringe of Large City |
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Walt Whitman High School is a comprehensive high school for students in grades 9-12. Our course offerings include required studies in English, history, mathematics, science, health, art, music and physical education. Elective courses are available in such areas as mathematics, science, social studies, foreign languages, business education, industrial arts, fine arts, and music. The grouping system provides teaching on all ability levels. An array of extracurricular choices is provided for all students, including a full intramural and varsity sports program.
Numerous Advanced Placement and college-sponsored courses are offered, thus academically able students find it possible to complete a year of college work in one or more subject areas. Remedial classes are provided for students needing special assistance. Students may also enroll in vocational courses at the various BOCES Technological Centers during part of each school day. Transportation is provided by the school district. |
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-- Student Info --
| White, non-Hispanic: |
70% |
| Hispanic: |
14% |
| Black, non-Hispanic: |
12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander: |
4% |
| Attendance rate: |
92% |
| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program: |
23% |
| IEP students: |
14% |
| Migrant students: |
0% |
| Limited English proficient: |
5% |
| Student Suspensions / Year: |
184 |
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-- Staff Info --
| School Head Principal: |
James Polansky |
| Full Time Principals: |
1 |
| Full Time Assistant Principals: |
3 |
| Full Time Teachers: |
146 |
| Other Full Time Professional Campus Staff: |
24 |
| Part Time Teachers: |
3 |
| Other Part Time Professional Campus Staff: |
3 |
| Average years teaching total: |
13 |
| Average years teaching in district: |
9 |
| First-year teachers: |
4% |
| Bachelor's degree: |
17% |
| Master's degree: |
81% |
| Doctorate degree: |
2% |
| Students per teacher: |
12 |
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Student Academic Scores and Performance
Performance measurement: % passing |
New York State Regents Exams |
| Subject |
Year |
Performance |
| Chemistry |
2006 |
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81% |
| Chemistry |
2005 |
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77% |
| Chemistry |
2004 |
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78% |
| Chemistry |
2003 |
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75% |
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| Earth Science |
2006 |
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66% |
| Earth Science |
2005 |
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67% |
| Earth Science |
2004 |
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71% |
| Earth Science |
2003 |
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80% |
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| English |
2006 |
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86% |
| English |
2005 |
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89% |
| English |
2004 |
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87% |
| English |
2003 |
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80% |
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| Living Environment |
2006 |
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82% |
| Living Environment |
2005 |
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86% |
| Living Environment |
2004 |
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88% |
| Living Environment |
2003 |
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87% |
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| Mathematics A |
2006 |
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80% |
| Mathematics A |
2005 |
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86% |
| Mathematics A |
2004 |
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80% |
| Mathematics A |
2003 |
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66% |
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| Mathematics B |
2006 |
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82% |
| Mathematics B |
2005 |
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82% |
| Mathematics B |
2004 |
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85% |
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| Physics |
2006 |
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84% |
| Physics |
2005 |
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97% |
| Physics |
2004 |
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91% |
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