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George Whittell High School

240 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 152 students in grades 6-12, George Whittell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

George Whittell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
George Whittell High School's student population of 152 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 67% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
152 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
George Whittell High School ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Whittell High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#307 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of George Whittell High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George Whittell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George Whittell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of George Whittell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of George Whittell High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in George Whittell High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in George Whittell High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in George Whittell High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in George Whittell High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in George Whittell High School and the percentage of White public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in George Whittell High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in George Whittell High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in George Whittell High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of George Whittell High School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of George Whittell High School and public school graduation rate of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
79%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George Whittell High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George Whittell High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Whittell High School's ranking?
George Whittell High School is ranked #307 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are George Whittell High School often compared to?
George Whittell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Tahoe High School, Douglas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of George Whittell High School?
The graduation rate of George Whittell High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend George Whittell High School?
152 students attend George Whittell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of George Whittell High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Whittell High School?
George Whittell High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does George Whittell High School offer ?
George Whittell High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is George Whittell High School part of?
George Whittell High School is part of Douglas County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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