Walt Whitman High School has been ranked as one of the Top 5 public high schools in Suffolk County in the 2027 Niche.com Best Schools rankings, coming in at #5! Whitman jumped three spots and elevated its overall grade from an A to an A+!  Plus, the South Huntington School District continues its strong showing, ranking #13 out of nearly 70 school districts in Suffolk County with an overall A grade!

“I couldn't be prouder of my staff and my students to be able to be among the very elite of school districts or high schools in not only the county but on Long Island and in the state,” said Walt Whitman principal Dr. John Murphy. “Education used to be one-size-fits-all. But every student is different and education can't be just one way. We work hard to find where the strengths of all our students are, make sure we're playing to those strengths, and supporting students where they need it the most so they find success.”

Attributing the district’s success to continuous growth and community investment, District Superintendent Dr. Vito D’Elia emphasized the importance of staying ahead. “We are incredibly proud of the hard work done across our district and at Walt Whitman High School, and we are thrilled to be recognized for these efforts. Achieving a flourishing school district requires a true community effort, which is why we continually evaluate how to enhance and support our learning environment each day. From AP courses, college prep, theater, music, and athletics, to the recent opening of our dedicated Pre-K Center, we strive to give our students every opportunity to succeed in many different areas. Ultimately, you must evolve with the times, because if you aren't changing, you're falling behind,” said D’Elia. 

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Statewide, South Huntington ranked #68 out of New York’s nearly 600 school districts. Both the district and the high school received top marks for diversity with a grade of A. The district was ranked #5 for diversity in Suffolk County while Walt Whitman High School placed at #7.

The district and the high school also scored high for college prep, teachers, academics, sports, clubs and activities, and food. 

Walt Whitman High School offers students a wide variety of study through more than 30 AP (Advanced Placement) courses; 29 college credit courses; Honors; Music, Arts and Dance; Life Skills for students with special needs; BOCES; Future Teachers; and College and Career Readiness programs partnering with community businesses in all aspects of industry, medicine, technology, and arts. The South Huntington School District has been nationally recognized for increasing diversity in the population of high school students who take AP courses and advanced college credit courses.

Whitman offers students more than 50 varsity and junior varsity sports teams, and nearly 80 student clubs and organizations to join.

South Huntington also offers a K-6 immersive Dual Language program that provides core academic instruction in two languages: English and Spanish. Classes are made up of both native English and native Spanish speakers learning together in both languages.

Congratulations to our outstanding students, faculty, and school community on this phenomenal recognition! 

For more information on Walt Whitman High School’s 2027 Niche.com ratings, visit Walt Whitman High School in Huntington Station, NY - Niche

For more information on the District’s 2027 Niche.com ratings, visit South Huntington School District, NY - Niche