- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Huntington Station, NY
Walt Whitman High School
Federal NCES profile for Walt Whitman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362730003729
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walt Whitman High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Huntington Station · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Walt Whitman High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Whitman High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Huntington Station, NY.
School address
District: South Huntington Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362730003729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Walt Whitman High School held near 1,981 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 156.7 → 162.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 362730003729 · Huntington Station, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,939 enr · 12.4:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry L Stimson Middle School (845 students)
Walt Whitman High School held near 1,981 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 156.7 → 162.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Walt Whitman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Walt Whitman High School
1,939 students
- Henry L Stimso
Henry L Stimson Middle School
845 students
- Birchwood Inte 659
Birchwood Intermediate School
659 students
- Oakwood Primar 643
Oakwood Primary Center
643 students
- Maplewood Inte 594
Maplewood Intermediate School
594 students
- Countrywood Pr 572
Countrywood Primary Center
572 students
What this shows Walt Whitman High School reports 1,939 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walt Whitman High School compares
Walt Whitman High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 16% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,939 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,939
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$33,501
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
248
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%
White 30.6%
African American 7.2%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Walt Whitman High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
District finance for South Huntington Union Free School District reports $33,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walt Whitman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry L Stimson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Birchwood Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Primary Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maplewood Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Countrywood Primary Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walt Whitman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,939 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walt Whitman High School
How many students attend Walt Whitman High School?
Walt Whitman High School has 1,939 students enrolled. It is a high school in Huntington Station, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,991 (2022-23) → 1,981 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walt Whitman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walt Whitman High School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walt Whitman High School?
47.2% of students at Walt Whitman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walt Whitman High School?
The largest demographic group at Walt Whitman High School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Huntington Station, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walt Whitman High School?
Walt Whitman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walt Whitman High School rank among public schools in Huntington Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Whitman High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Huntington Station, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Huntington Station on the city page.
What other schools are in South Huntington Union Free School District?
Besides Walt Whitman High School, South Huntington Union Free School District also operates Henry L Stimson Middle School (845 students), Birchwood Intermediate School (659 students), and Oakwood Primary Center (643 students). See the South Huntington Union Free School District district page for the complete list.