South Huntington Union Free School District

The South Huntington Union Free School District in New York operates 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Among the standout schools in the district, Walt Whitman High School has the highest enrollment and a relatively high four-year graduation rate, but also a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate. Maplewood Intermediate School has the highest state-wide ranking and the best math proficiency rates among the elementary schools, while Birchwood Intermediate School has the lowest student-teacher ratio but the lowest state-wide ranking.

The district's academic performance on state assessments is generally below the state average, with the middle schools, Henry L. Stimson Middle School and Silas Wood 6th Grade Center, having particularly low proficiency rates. The district's per-student spending varies, with the highest spending at Silas Wood 6th Grade Center, but this does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, suggesting that other factors, such as instructional practices and school leadership, may play a crucial role in student success.