Serving 379 students in grades 9-12, Whitney Point Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitney Point Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Whitney Point Senior High School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whitney Point Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitney Point Senior High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#759 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitney Point Senior High School's ranking?
Whitney Point Senior High School is ranked #759 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Whitney Point Senior High School often compared to?
Whitney Point Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chenango Valley High School, Johnson City Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitney Point Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Whitney Point Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Whitney Point Senior High School?
379 students attend Whitney Point Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Whitney Point Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitney Point Senior High School?
Whitney Point Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whitney Point Senior High School offer ?
Whitney Point Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitney Point Senior High School part of?
Whitney Point Senior High School is part of Whitney Point Central School District.
School Reviews
2 5/17/2021
Whitney Point can certainly learn some things from Newark Valley! They need to learn manners, and how to cater to unique individual needs and overall making others feel welcomed to the school district.
5 3/30/2020
Well, you aren't kidding about 100% white on the pie chart. I go to this school and there are only 3 kids in my grade that aren't white. Nice job!
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