State of the School Walnut Hills High School

Walnut Hills High School
State of the School
Setting a Course for 2014-15
Mission Statement
Walnut Hills High School, a classical six-year college
preparatory high school, is dedicated to the pursuit of
excellence in a culturally diverse community. Academic
ability, respect for learning, and a will to achieve are tools for
the student body and the faculty alike. Analytical and creative
thinking skills equip students to draw upon the knowledge of
the past, to weigh questions of the present, and to envision
possibilities of the future. Involvement in extra-curricular and
co-curricular activities provide additional opportunities for
pursuing intellectual, social and athletic goals. We believe
that intellectual achievement is intrinsically valuable in a
democratic atmosphere of mutual respect, social equality
,and personal responsibility.
Who are Our Students?
2013-14
2014-15
7
444
504
8
394
459
9
439
454
10
392
466
11
390
395
12
373
385
Total
2432
2663
Grade
2013-2014
In review
SAT Results
2011
V
591
M
571
W
567
All 1729
2012
606
594
588
1786
2013
2014
Nation
613
611
589
1813
610
591
586
1787
497
513
487
1497
2013-2014
In review
ACT Results
2011
English
Math
Reading
Science
Composite
26.0
25.1
26.2
24.8
25.7
2012
26.6
25.4
26.7
24.8
26.0
2013
26.5
25.5
26.4
25.1
26.0
2014
WHHS
Nation
26.2
24.9
26.3
24.8
25.7
21.0
21.1
21.1
20.9
21.0
2013-2014
In review
AP Results
2009
Total AP students
Number of exams
Students w/ scores 3+
% with scores 3+
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
567 553 575 726 747 788
1342 1269 1237 1786 1787 1928
469 465 491 602 640 666
83
84
85
83
86
85
2013-2014
In review
Equity and Excellence
(Percent of graduating seniors passing one or more AP exams)
2011
2012
2013
2014
83%
85%
86%
85%
2013-2014
In review
Failure Rate
(Percent of students not able to return the following year due to excessive failing grades)
Number of students
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
175
128
78
89
Total Enrollment
2181
2370
2275
2441
Percent of total
8.02
5.40
3.43
3.64
2013-2014
In review
National Merit
Semi Finalist
National Merit
Commended
Senior Class
Percentage
2014
20
29
384
12.8
2013
17
15
365
8.8
2012
23
23
350
12.8
2011
21
13
342
10.0
2010
17
16
345
9.6
Performance Index
Year
Score
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
109.5
110.7
111.8
112.2
112.7
113.2
2014-2015
Additions to Course Catalog
Chinese I AA
Professional Athletic Studies
AP Physics I/II
Irish American History
Facility Updates
• South Campus Christopher Facility Opens October 30, 2014
• Capital Campaign to raise funds for tennis court upgrade
• Possible property acquisition
New Faculty/Staff
New Teachers
Chris Bannister
Daniel Beaven
Rebecca Bogard
Sam Canty
Aaron Cucchetti
Joseph Gerth
Jill Hollander
Evan Ivory
Jim Martin
Brian Miller
Denise Pfeiffer
Lauren Posta
Mary Rhame
Jake Riordan
Mackenzie Schimizzie
Barrett Smith
Katie Sullivan
Kim Watling
Shanli Zhao
Subject
Math
Latin
English
Social Studies
Visual Arts
SS
Assistant Principal
Assistant AD
Technology
English
Science
English
Math
English
Math
Latin
Science
Visual Arts
Chinese
Long-range Plan Initiatives
2013-2014
In Review
Curriculum
1.a.
1.b.
1.j.
5.
Ensure equal opportunity for academic success by establishing high expectations in all level of coursework
Establish high standards for writing, reading comprehension and speaking
Document articulation and alignment of curriculum within and across disciplinary departments
Investigate adding influential, impactful world-wide languages to the Modern World Language Dep’t
Teaching
5.
8.
Facilitate conversations throughout the departments regarding common course standards
Promote a climate of full-cycle assessment that honors critical reflection on disaggregated data
Facility Enhancement
1.
2.
Ensure adequate facilities for the future
Install appropriate technology throughout the building to deliver programs
Marketing
1.
3.
Maintain a strategic, comprehensive recruiting program
Increase stakeholder communications
Long-range Plan Initiatives
2013-2014
In Review
Con’t
Support Services
6.
7.
Explore ideal school/class size
Expand tutoring and mentoring networks
Long-range Plan Initiatives
2014-2015
Curriculum
4.
6.
8.
Continue to be the leading college preparatory school in the tri-state area by providing an advanced
placement program second to none in quality and variety.
Research methods for expanding a STEM curriculum pathway.
Utilize university partnerships to implement dual credit courses into the schedule.
Teaching
2. Integrate technology meaningfully and purposefully.
Support services
6.
9.
Explore ideal school/class size questions
Expand exit interviews.
Facilities
2.
Install appropriate technology throughout the building to deliver instruction.
Marketing
3.
Increase stakeholder communications.