WESTHAMPTON BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
WESTHAMPTON BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the WESTHAMPTON BEACH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY with about 978 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 76 teachers, WESTHAMPTON BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
WESTHAMPTON BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in the village of Westhampton Beach, New York, serves as a cornerstone of the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-focused academic environment that prioritizes both rigorous scholastic standards and the personal development of its student body. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans core academic disciplines, the arts, and career-readiness programs, the high school strives to prepare its graduates for the complexities of higher education and professional life in an increasingly globalized society.
Beyond the traditional classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through an extensive array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and service-learning opportunities. This commitment to holistic education is designed to cultivate leadership skills, social responsibility, and school spirit among its students. With a strong emphasis on leveraging technology and maintaining modern educational facilities, WESTHAMPTON BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL remains dedicated to excellence, aiming to inspire innovation and lifelong learning within its diverse student population.
For more information, contact WESTHAMPTON BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (631) 288-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY 11978-2042
(631) 288-3800
http://www.whbschools.org
WESTHAMPTON BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY with about 978 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 978
- Teachers:
- 76.61
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 978 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTHAMPTON BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.