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George Whittell High School

Grades 06–12 · Zephyr Cove, NV · NCES 320009000122

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240 Warrior Way · Zephyr Cove, NV 89448

At a glance

Reported students

139

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

24.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

5.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Nevada high enrollment

34th percentile

Compared with 148 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

300

George Whittell High School: 139 reported students.

State peer staffing position

7th percentile

5.7:1 reported; state peer median 21.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
159
Teachers (FTE)
27
Student–teacher ratio
5.9:1

What the reported data says about George Whittell High School

George Whittell High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Zephyr Cove. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Douglas. NCES reports 139 students for 2024–25.

Among 148 high schools in Nevada with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 334.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.7:1, below the Nevada median of 21.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.9%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking George Whittell High School

  1. 1How do the reported 5.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
5%
Students with disabilities
8.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch
32.4%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.31
Social workers (FTE)
0.39

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White66.9%
  • Hispanic25.9%
  • Black0%
  • Asian0.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial6.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

9 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Douglas

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

ASPIRE Academy High School

High · Grades 07–12

82 reported students

Jacobsen High School

High · Grades 07–12

24 reported students

Douglas High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,510 reported students

Zephyr Cove Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

153 reported students

Pinon Hills Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

256 reported students

Douglas Nevada Online

Middle · Grades 06–08

5 reported students

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