MARCUS WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL

GORHAM-MIDDLESEX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MARCUS WHITMAN)
4100 BALDWIN RD
RUSHVILLE, NY 14544
337 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Marcus Whitman High School, located in Rushville, New York, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Marcus Whitman Central School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit community atmosphere while providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school offers a range of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities, including athletics and arts programs, which aim to encourage well-rounded student development.

The district places a strong emphasis on technology integration and personalized learning to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By maintaining a connection to the local community, Marcus Whitman High School strives to create an environment that promotes civic responsibility and academic achievement. Interested families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, and ongoing initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.mwcsd.org.
337
Total Students
36.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    327 (97.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: GORHAM-MIDDLESEX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MARCUS WHITMAN)
Phone: (585)554-6441
Website: http://www.mwcsd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 134
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 75
Grade 10 88
Grade 11 83
Grade 12 91
Gender Ratio
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CANANDAIGUA, NY 14424 (9.3 miles away)
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