Westhampton Beach Senior High School

49 Lilac Road

Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

School District

Westhampton Beach Union Free
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

School Map for Westhampton Beach Union Free School District

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Reviews

Submitted by other on July 21, 2024

TL:dr WHB isn’t better than other schools out east and don’t prioritize being in the district I attended the elementary, middle, and high school here recently. WHB is not “good” just because schools out east (Southampton, East Hampton, Hampton Bays) may be a bit weaker (debatable). WHB is better than Riverhead and Mattituck but its academics, athletics, and administration aren’t significantly better than many other nearby schools people criticize. I know people move to WHB for the schools and some students as far as Southampton tuition in, I cannot recommend doing either. If any other town on LI is preferable from a COL, career, lifestyle, or other standpoint then move there and not the WHB district. To get a quality public school education on LI you usually have to go up island. Ross has made a lot of strides in recent years if you can cover tuition. WHB offers passable AP courses. Motivated students with involved parents do alright and learn enough. Most students and most faculty are apathetic, some students really fall through the cracks. My cousins are from western Suffolk and wouldn’t believe some of what went on at WHB. There are drugs and light gang activity like any other school in eastern Suffolk, WHB is not at all immune from issues that WHB residents criticize other towns for.
Submitted by parent on May 29, 2021

This school is by far one of the best schools in Suffolk County. It has a high graduation rate - high college acceptance rate - offers many AP courses - has expanded it's special education and ENL programs - and promotes kindness and inclusivity throughout the district. I am a parent of a special ed child and an high-achieving child. Both of my children are receiving an excellent education. The teachers are professional, caring and very knowledgable. Administration is open-minded and approachable.
Submitted by parent on September 06, 2020

Experienced racism, discrimination and general lack of compassion or willingness to address these issues by school board or superintendent.
Submitted by other on July 13, 2016

the people really contributed to the great experience I had there. The teachers are always looking for your best interest and will help you reach your potential anyway they can
Submitted by parent on June 07, 2011

WHB has tremendous resources: 18 AP classes offered; every student gets a laptop; Smartboard technology in every classroom, a high-tech wet lab, new auditorium; lighted artificial turf athletic field. I have a daughter entering her senior year and a son about to begin his freshman year and we have been very happy overall. We have found that the push to excel needs to come from home rather than the school administration but the resources available are absolutely first rate.
Submitted by other on November 13, 2008

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