WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

301 W HILLS RD
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746

www.shufsd.org

1,991 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Walt Whitman High School, located in Huntington Station, New York, is the primary secondary institution serving the South Huntington Union Free School District. Known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, the school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-credit programs, and robust elective pathways in areas such as the arts, technology, and career preparation. The school’s culture is defined by its commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and civic responsibility, aiming to prepare a diverse student body for the demands of higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Walt Whitman High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular landscape, featuring a large selection of varsity sports, competitive clubs, and performing arts programs that help cultivate school spirit and community engagement. The institution prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between staff, families, and the wider Huntington community to ensure a supportive environment. With its focus on inclusivity and achievement, the school strives to provide students with the resources and guidance necessary to succeed as well-rounded, lifelong learners.

1,991

Total Students

156.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	685
Hispanic	988
Black	131
Asian	116
Two or More	64
American Indian	6

Hispanic
988 (49.6 %)
White
685 (34.4 %)
Black
131 (6.6 %)
Asian
116 (5.8 %)
Two or More
64 (3.2 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SOUTH HUNTINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)812-3800
Website:	http://www.shufsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,991
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	156.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	942
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 519

Grade 10 499

Grade 11 491

Grade 12 453

Ungraded 29