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Marcus Whitman High School

Summary:

Marcus Whitman High School is a public high school located in Rushville, NY, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 337 students. The school is part of the Gorham-Middlesex Central School District, which is ranked 391 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marcus Whitman High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in New York, with a statewide ranking between 92 and 394 over the past several years. The school's performance on Regents/Common Core exams is significantly higher than the state and district averages across various subjects, including Algebra II, English Language Arts, and Physics. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has been consistently high, ranging from 84.3% to 94.6% over the past few years, outperforming the state average. The school's male students outperform their female counterparts, and the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is particularly strong, ranking 117 out of 1,170 New York high schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

While Marcus Whitman High School outperforms many nearby schools, such as Newark Senior High School and Geneva High School, on academic measures, some nearby schools, such as Victor Senior High School and Canandaigua Academy, also demonstrate strong academic performance. However, Marcus Whitman High School has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.1% to 37.8% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average and may be an area of concern for the school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4100 Baldwin Rd
       Rushville, NY  14544-9799

(585) 554-6441

District: Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman)

SchoolDigger Rank:
206th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,433 Help


Feeder schools for Marcus Whitman High School:

Elementary:    Gorham Elementary School
    Middlesex Valley Elementary School
Middle:    Marcus Whitman Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.0%
Hispanic:
1.8%
African American:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.5% Help


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Compare Details Marcus Whitman High School ranks better than 83.4% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.41. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marcus Whitman High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97%), Hispanic (1.8%), Asian (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marcus Whitman High School is 9.2. (See more...)
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Compare Marcus Whitman High School employs 36.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marcus Whitman High School is $18,433.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marcus Whitman High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marcus Whitman High School 206th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Marcus Whitman High School in the ranking list.)

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Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman):

SchoolDigger ranks Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman) 391st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marcus Whitman High School

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Rank History for all students at Marcus Whitman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 70.56 165th 935 82.4%
2006 74.79 88th 986 91.1%
2007 72.71 128th 1002 87.2%
2008 74.63 101st 1027 90.2%
2009 75.57 87th 1086 92.0%
2010 70.35 226th 1117 79.8%
2011 73.23 173rd 1165 85.2%
2012 76.51 148th 1198 87.6%
2013 78.21 124th 1217 89.8%
2014 74.68 150th 1237 87.9%
2015 74.32 149th 1255 88.1%
2016 77.10 109th 1255 91.3%
2017 74.24 196th 1221 83.9%
2018 74.82 212th 1210 82.5%
2019 72.42 283rd 1207 76.6%
2021 74.57 92nd 519 82.3%
2022 65.73 394th 1190 66.9%
2023 72.61 277th 1228 77.4%
2024 76.41 206th 1242 83.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Marcus Whitman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.58 155th 1095 85.8%
2019 62.72 333rd 1132 70.6%
2021 61.77 50th 137 63.5%
2022 44.10 520th 1038 49.9%
2023 59.31 347th 1130 69.3%
2024 75.39 195th 1144 83.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marcus Whitman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.30 107th 1154 90.7%
2019 71.55 186th 1179 84.2%
2021 73.95 40th 289 86.2%
2022 65.39 277th 1101 74.8%
2023 75.34 135th 1155 88.3%
2024 76.76 117th 1170 90.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Marcus Whitman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.71 157th 1176 86.6%
2019 74.03 245th 1193 79.5%
2021 75.64 48th 290 83.4%
2022 67.20 352nd 1155 69.5%
2023 72.59 285th 1197 76.2%
2024 71.87 298th 1219 75.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Marcus Whitman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.18 272nd 1176 76.9%
2019 68.99 335th 1190 71.8%
2021 74.23 58th 354 83.6%
2022 62.05 436th 1154 62.2%
2023 72.36 270th 1191 77.3%
2024 78.65 148th 1211 87.8%
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Rank History for White students at Marcus Whitman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.15 316th 765 58.7%
2019 50.93 426th 793 46.3%
2022 61.54 239th 738 67.6%
2024 61.19 293rd 781 62.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Marcus Whitman High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 625 6 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 639
1990 626 5 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 641
1991 630 6 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 649
1992 672 7 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 691
1993 698 7 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1994 885 10 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 908
1995 553 8 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1996 553 8 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1997 526 6 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1998 536 9 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1999 536 4 8 1 2 n/a n/a 0 551
2000 518 3 3 7 5 n/a n/a 0 536
2001 539 2 6 5 8 n/a n/a 0 560
2002 551 3 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 564
2003 551 3 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 564
2004 509 3 5 7 3 n/a n/a 0 527
2005 479 6 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2006 522 9 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2007 526 10 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 547
2008 518 12 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2009 524 11 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 547
2010 488 8 5 6 2 n/a n/a 0 509
2011 448 8 2 6 2 0 0 0 466
2012 428 8 4 5 2 0 0 0 447
2013 401 8 2 6 2 0 0 0 419
2014 376 7 2 3 2 0 2 0 392
2015 384 6 3 4 2 0 0 0 399
2016 357 6 2 4 1 0 2 0 372
2017 333 5 1 3 1 0 3 0 346
2018 335 4 2 5 1 0 4 0 351
2019 310 3 2 4 1 0 5 0 325
2020 321 1 2 4 1 0 2 0 331
2021 320 1 2 5 0 0 0 0 328
2022 320 1 1 6 0 0 2 0 330
2023 327 1 1 6 0 1 1 0 337

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marcus Whitman High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 639 57.1 11.1 n/a
1990 641 52.6 12.1 n/a
1991 649 48.6 13.3 n/a
1992 691 47.9 14.4 n/a
1993 713 48.9 14.6 n/a
1994 908 58.7 15.5 14.8
1995 570 36.3 15.7 22.5
1996 570 36.3 15.7 22.5
1997 539 36.3 14.8 14.1
1998 550 28.1 19.6 14.2
1999 551 25.3 21.8 6.4
2000 536 28.0 19.1 10.1
2001 560 24.1 23.2 26.1
2002 564 34.0 16.6 16
2003 564 34.0 16.6 16
2004 527 n/a n/a n/a
2005 495 35.0 14.1 24.8
2006 540 37.0 14.6 32.2
2007 547 39.1 14.0 28
2008 542 37.8 14.3 28.8
2009 547 36.8 14.9 37.1
2010 509 34.7 14.6 42
2011 466 33.1 14.0 35.8
2012 447 32.7 13.6 40
2013 419 32.3 12.9 53
2014 392 34.8 11.2 39
2015 399 35.0 11.4 48.9
2016 372 33.0 11.2 51.3
2017 346 34.2 10.1 47.4
2018 351 37.0 9.4 51.3
2019 325 33.9 9.5 52
2020 331 40.0 8.2 46.5
2021 328 37.4 8.7 45.4
2022 330 38.9 8.4 53.6
2023 337 36.6 9.2 58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marcus Whitman High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 639 57.1 11.1 n/a
1990 641 52.6 12.1 n/a
1991 649 48.6 13.3 n/a
1992 691 47.9 14.4 n/a
1993 713 48.9 14.6 n/a
1994 908 58.7 15.5 14.8
1995 570 36.3 15.7 22.5
1996 570 36.3 15.7 22.5
1997 539 36.3 14.8 14.1
1998 550 28.1 19.6 14.2
1999 551 25.3 21.8 6.4
2000 536 28.0 19.1 10.1
2001 560 24.1 23.2 26.1
2002 564 34.0 16.6 16
2003 564 34.0 16.6 16
2004 527 n/a n/a n/a
2005 495 35.0 14.1 24.8
2006 540 37.0 14.6 32.2
2007 547 39.1 14.0 28
2008 542 37.8 14.3 28.8
2009 547 36.8 14.9 37.1
2010 509 34.7 14.6 42
2011 466 33.1 14.0 35.8
2012 447 32.7 13.6 40
2013 419 32.3 12.9 53
2014 392 34.8 11.2 39
2015 399 35.0 11.4 48.9
2016 372 33.0 11.2 51.3
2017 346 34.2 10.1 47.4
2018 351 37.0 9.4 51.3
2019 325 33.9 9.5 52
2020 331 40.0 8.2 46.5
2021 328 37.4 8.7 45.4
2022 330 38.9 8.4 53.6
2023 337 36.6 9.2 58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Marcus Whitman High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.8%0.9%0.0%99.1%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201599.7%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201699.5%0.3%0.3%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201798.8%0.9%0.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.8%
201898.0%0.9%0.3%98.9%99.2%99.2%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
201999.4%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
202099.7%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marcus Whitman High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $118 (0.7%) $17,320 (99.3%) $17,437
2020 $105 (0.6%) $16,662 (99.4%) $16,767
2021 $694 (4.0%) $16,790 (96.0%) $17,484
2022 $1,021 (5.4%) $18,044 (94.6%) $19,065
2023 $759 (4.1%) $17,674 (95.9%) $18,433

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marcus Whitman High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 283rd of 1207 High schoolsRanks 277th of 1228 High schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Marcus Whitman High School)87.773.4
 14.2%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman))87.474.8
 12.6%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Marcus Whitman High School)8093.1
 13.1%
   End of Course Chemistry (Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman))80.593.1
 12.6%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Marcus Whitman High School)87.278.1
 9.2%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman))83.778.1
 5.6%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Marcus Whitman High School)90.182.8
 7.3%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman))84.577.2
 7.2%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Marcus Whitman High School)9379.6
 13.4%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman))9378.4
 14.6%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Marcus Whitman High School)90.793.3
 2.6%
   End of Course Earth Science (Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman))90.892.2
 1.4%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Marcus Whitman High School)94.390.2
 4.1%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman))94.390.7
 3.6%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Marcus Whitman High School)8886.8
 1.2%
   End of Course Living Environment (Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman))88.486.8
 1.6%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Marcus Whitman High School)89.580
 9.5%
   End of Course Physics (Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman))89.580
 9.5%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Marcus Whitman High School)83.583.8
 0.2%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Gorham-Middlesex Central School District (Marcus Whitman))7983.5
 4.6%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students325337
 3.7%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White310327
 5.5%
Two or More Races51
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52%58.5%
 6.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marcus Whitman High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Marcus Whitman High School.

Marcus Whitman High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gorham Elementary School
Elementary : Middlesex Valley Elementary School
Middle : Marcus Whitman Middle School

Marcus Whitman High School ranks 206th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Marcus Whitman High School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.


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