About WYMHS
Environment
Located in a contemporary facility just north of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Whitney M. Young Magnet High School has a tradition of academic excellence and ethnic and cultural diversity. Whitney Young's motto, "Where Academic Excellence is the Standard," is embraced by students, teachers and administrators who work together as a community. "We are committed to the holistic development of the student --emotionally, physically, intellectually, morally and socially. We believe in providing our students with intellectually stimulating learning activities," says Whitney Young's principal, Dr. Joyce D. Kenner. Whitney Young boasts a diverse student body: 25.1 percent African American, 24.4 percent Latino, 16.7 percent Asian, and 29.3 percent Caucasian. In both the academic program and extracurricular activities, students of various backgrounds learn that their assorted talents can accomplish greater goals collectively.
Academics
The curriculum at Whitney Young emphasizes preparation in all core subject areas while allowing for the development of the whole student with a vibrant array of performing and fine arts programs. The school has three programs of study: The Magnet High School Program for grades nine through 12, The Academic Center for 7th- and 8th-graders, and the Specialized Services Program for the deaf and hard of hearing, CD (EMH and TMH). The instructional program in all areas stresses the development of critical thinking skills and the inclusion of multicultural curricula.
The school has 61 honors-level courses, a technology emphasis, peer tutoring programs in all subjects, and a nationally recognized Advanced Placement (AP) course program, with 27 AP courses offered. Students consistently place in the top five at national competitions, and are perennial winners at science and math fair competitions.
Leadership & Instruction
At Whitney Young, administrators, teachers and parents collaborate as a team to develop the highest standards of student excellence. "Our teachers understand and provide for the needs of our gifted and talented students and challenge themselves through continuing academic training and the pursuit of additional degrees in the subject areas," says Dr. Kenner.
Whitney Young's instructors represent a broad spectrum of advanced degrees and years of experience. All teachers are encouraged to enhance their skills and participate in continued professional development activities.
Awards
Whitney Young students have won the state Academic Decathlon for 25 out of 26 years and have consistently placed in the top five at ACADEC national competitions. Students also regularly win awards at annual citywide science fairs, as well as math, computer science, art and music, drafting, subject area, and athletic competitions.
Graduates
A typical Whitney Young graduating class will have more than 95 percent of students admitted to four-year institutions. Students are selected to attend prestigious universities such as Harvard, Yale, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford, Duke, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Cal-Tech, Howard, Hampton and Grinnell. "The higher education community is well aware of our academic rigor, challenging curriculum, and focus on the development of the whole student," says Dr. Kenner.
Extras
Whitney Young's philosophy of education is focused on the development of the whole person. To that end, the school provides numerous opportunities for students socially and athletically. Intermingled with traditional clubs and organizations, such as a 200-member National Honor Society and an equally large Peer Leadership organization, are other activities such as Chess Club, Robotics Club, Skiing and Snowboarding Club, the Star Trek Club, and the Seinfeld Club. These are just a glimpse of the unique opportunities offered to students.
Athletics include cheerleading, pompon, baseball, basketball, bowling, football, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, softball and water polo.
In addition, academic support is available to all students through before- and after-school tutoring programs.
Basics
- Start time: 8:00 and 8:20 a.m.
- Approximate number of students: 2,200
- Class periods and length: 6 periods, 50 minutes each
Open House
Contact Information
For more information about Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, please call the Admissions office at 773.534.7624, or visit www.wyoung.org.
Located in a contemporary facility just north of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Whitney M. Young Magnet High School has a tradition of academic excellence and ethnic and cultural diversity. Whitney Young's motto, "Where Academic Excellence is the Standard," is embraced by students, teachers and administrators who work together as a community. "We are committed to the holistic development of the student --emotionally, physically, intellectually, morally and socially. We believe in providing our students with intellectually stimulating learning activities," says Whitney Young's principal, Dr. Joyce D. Kenner. Whitney Young boasts a diverse student body: 25.1 percent African American, 24.4 percent Latino, 16.7 percent Asian, and 29.3 percent Caucasian. In both the academic program and extracurricular activities, students of various backgrounds learn that their assorted talents can accomplish greater goals collectively.
Academics
The curriculum at Whitney Young emphasizes preparation in all core subject areas while allowing for the development of the whole student with a vibrant array of performing and fine arts programs. The school has three programs of study: The Magnet High School Program for grades nine through 12, The Academic Center for 7th- and 8th-graders, and the Specialized Services Program for the deaf and hard of hearing, CD (EMH and TMH). The instructional program in all areas stresses the development of critical thinking skills and the inclusion of multicultural curricula.
The school has 61 honors-level courses, a technology emphasis, peer tutoring programs in all subjects, and a nationally recognized Advanced Placement (AP) course program, with 27 AP courses offered. Students consistently place in the top five at national competitions, and are perennial winners at science and math fair competitions.
Leadership & Instruction
At Whitney Young, administrators, teachers and parents collaborate as a team to develop the highest standards of student excellence. "Our teachers understand and provide for the needs of our gifted and talented students and challenge themselves through continuing academic training and the pursuit of additional degrees in the subject areas," says Dr. Kenner.
Whitney Young's instructors represent a broad spectrum of advanced degrees and years of experience. All teachers are encouraged to enhance their skills and participate in continued professional development activities.
Awards
Whitney Young students have won the state Academic Decathlon for 25 out of 26 years and have consistently placed in the top five at ACADEC national competitions. Students also regularly win awards at annual citywide science fairs, as well as math, computer science, art and music, drafting, subject area, and athletic competitions.
Graduates
A typical Whitney Young graduating class will have more than 95 percent of students admitted to four-year institutions. Students are selected to attend prestigious universities such as Harvard, Yale, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford, Duke, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Cal-Tech, Howard, Hampton and Grinnell. "The higher education community is well aware of our academic rigor, challenging curriculum, and focus on the development of the whole student," says Dr. Kenner.
Extras
Whitney Young's philosophy of education is focused on the development of the whole person. To that end, the school provides numerous opportunities for students socially and athletically. Intermingled with traditional clubs and organizations, such as a 200-member National Honor Society and an equally large Peer Leadership organization, are other activities such as Chess Club, Robotics Club, Skiing and Snowboarding Club, the Star Trek Club, and the Seinfeld Club. These are just a glimpse of the unique opportunities offered to students.
Athletics include cheerleading, pompon, baseball, basketball, bowling, football, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, softball and water polo.
In addition, academic support is available to all students through before- and after-school tutoring programs.
Basics
- Start time: 8:00 and 8:20 a.m.
- Approximate number of students: 2,200
- Class periods and length: 6 periods, 50 minutes each
Open House
Contact Information
For more information about Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, please call the Admissions office at 773.534.7624, or visit www.wyoung.org.