Whitnall High School

Whitnall High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It is a part of the Whitnall School District. The high school currently enrolls approximately 950 students in grades 9 through 12. It is named for Charles B. Whitnall, the first Socialist City Treasurer of Milwaukee and the architect of Milwaukee County's renowned system of public parks.

Administration

Whitnall High School has two administrators. Jackie Winter is the principal, and Scott Siemers is the assistant principal as of 2014.[1]

Academic Reputation

According to the school's own records, the average ACT composite score for the 2007-08 school year was 23.2, which is slightly higher than the state average of 22.3.[2] The ACT examination is a nationally administered college entrance examination. A score of 23.2 falls in the 69th percentile nationwide.[3]

The most recent results from the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination of 10th graders at Whitnall High School indicate that 83% of students score at the proficient or advanced level in reading. 86% of student score at the proficient or advanced level in science, and 83% of students score at the proficient or advanced level in mathematics.[4]

Sports

WHS is a proud member of the Woodland-East Conference. Schools in that conference include South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Brown Deer, and Greenfield.

During the 2015-2016 school year, the school's varsity football program tied as Woodland East Conference champions, the 4th championship in school history.

Clubs

AFS, Powerlifting(2011 National Champions), American Field Service, Cheerleading, Chess Club, DECA, Drama Club, Drug Free Club, Forensics, GSA, Marching Band, Mock Trial, Model U.N., Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics Honor Society), National Honor Society, Peace Group, Peer Helpers, Peers with Impact, Pep Band, Pom Pons, Science Olympiad, Stage Crew, Student Senate, Falcon Flier (The School Newspaper), Equestrian Club

Controversies

Notable alumni

References

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