Enrollment
139
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zephyr Cove, NV
George Whittell High School
Federal NCES profile for George Whittell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320009000122
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Whittell High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Nevada schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 139
- students enrolled
George Whittell High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Douglas County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320009000122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Whittell High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Whittell High School
George Whittell High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Zephyr Cove, Nevada, enrolling 139 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.6:1, George Whittell High School is leaner than roughly 91% of Nevada schools and 39% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.4% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 139 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #10.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 139 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Douglas County School District spends $12,077 per pupil, 27% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Zephyr Cove's public schools, it stands alongside Zephyr Cove Elementary School (153 students): George Whittell High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 17:1).
Douglas County School District also operates Douglas High School (1,510 students) and Carson Valley Middle School (591 students) alongside George Whittell High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Whittell High School compares
George Whittell High School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 39% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 76% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 9% in Nevada - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, George Whittell High School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District, which includes George Whittell High School.
$12,077
Per student
-27%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 80.9%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George Whittell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pau Wa Lu Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minden Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jacks Valley Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Whittell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Zephyr Cove
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~139 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Whittell High School
How many students attend George Whittell High School?
George Whittell High School has 139 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zephyr Cove, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Whittell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Whittell High School is 12.6:1, which is 39% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Whittell High School?
18.4% of students at George Whittell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Whittell High School?
The largest demographic group at George Whittell High School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Zephyr Cove, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Whittell High School?
George Whittell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is George Whittell High School a good school?
George Whittell High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District?
Besides George Whittell High School, Douglas County School District also operates Douglas High School (1,510 students), Carson Valley Middle School (591 students), and Pau Wa Lu Middle School (460 students). See the Douglas County School District district page for the complete list.
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