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June 2023 by Andrew H.
Very questionable school. Lots of very interesting faculty. I've had some very bad experiences with the faculty. Students are overall pretty nice. Some of the parents are also problematic.
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December 2018 by Teresa Crenshaw
Whitney M Young High School Classic yearbook 1984 -1985 photo
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December 2018 by Odel Trainz
Senior here. I feel like it's about time to give my two cents about this school. It's a beautiful campus in a beautiful location and during this particular time of year the trees and fallen leaves in the lawn look absolutely beautiful, and during the winter the snow makes everything so picturesque. It straddles along the famous Route 66 and a beautiful historic 1930s neighborhood. In my opinion, these views are only rivaled by Lane's only because of their gigantic front lawn.The School and the teachers are great and these teachers truly care about your education and the school offers math and reading/writing centers for all students during their lunch periods. Speaking of lunch here, there is open campus so you can go anywhere you want (and if you're particularly quick, you may be able to get some food downtown) and most restaurants offer student discounts. There's also a tech center and open library where you can relax with friends and play video games (just be sure to be quiet, IT doesn't like noise). The school also offers a ton of clubs and exhibit them all on Club Fairs at the beginning of the school year. It's pretty much impossible to not find at least one club you're interested in.Now that all the positive stuff has been said and most stop reading after that, it's time to get to the major caveat. The students. The students (across ALL the grades) are horrible. They think that every teacher is horrible, and the students lack motivation and determination, and they just bring my mood down with them with all. the. endless. Complaining. They complain for the sake of complaining! And we all know that if you look into the abyss long enough, the abyss will stare back. Seriously, your grades will suffer if you let them get inside your head.So if you're thinking about going here, be prepared to have some mettle and determination, because these students sure don't.And the following words go without saying. Don't go here expecting some model students, you'll still get your fair share of racist, feminist, dick, Jew, and other teenage jokes here. This doesn't affect my mood though because every teenager makes dumb and mildly offensive jokes, yes, even the Principal Scholar students.I also feel that following Northside's example and switching to block scheduling and introducing some extracurricular classes like cooking, budget handling, etc. would be an excellent way to relieve stress amongst students. I hope that future students can have these if WY absorbs the police academy in 2020.Dr. Kenner, if you're reading this, it may be too late for me now but this school is in desperate need of some puppy therapy! >:(
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December 2018 by Dana OBanion
Since my graduation in 1982, Whitney Young teachers and administrators have carried further and raised higher the mantle of excellence. WY offers a great education with plenty of opportunities to get in where you fit in. My two son's are recent grads who both attend Ivys. Their WY education prepared them well for the challenges of the college experience. The sense of community and parental involvement is unparalleled. I highly recommend Whitney M. Young Magnet H.S. As we alums say "shoulda been a Dolphin" #GoDolphinsNote: the preceding message was written with no bias whatsoever?
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December 2017 by Mr. Spraggs
One of the best schools and Illinois. Students that attend here are destine for greatness.
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December 2017 by Rochelle Borden
A place where together were different. A family of a bunch of different colors,personalities,and backgrounds who love one another and remain tolerant.
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December 2017 by Minerva Garcia-Sánchez
Attended and graduated in 1986. Best experience ever!
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December 2017 by Orlando Camacho (The General)
Very good school
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December 2017 by Alexx Fitz
Hi nhi?
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December 2017 by D S
I can't muster any ire in my blood to knock down a place that has produced so many fine magnets. You know those magnets on cranes that pick up cars in junk yards? They make ones that are a lot smaller. Same physics. Basically. They won't pick up tin ducks, though. Tin is non-ferrous. I found out the hard way.Great school, though. Go Warriors! Maroon & White!
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December 2016 by Irish Hankins
Because of the improvment and a great basketball team im thinking about my son he just have to study more going to become a freshmen. Also joy the basketball team!
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December 2016 by David Zhao
It is the best school that you will ever go to!
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December 2016 by Joseph Ware
I heard about yhis school when I was younger ,I heard it's a great school go whitney
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December 2016 by Taylor Knight
It's the best school in Chicago
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December 2016 by 해줃료마자
Staff are amazing, students are amazing, the school is amazing, everything is amazing
