- Enrollment
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
George Whittell High School shrank from 152 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-15.8%).
Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 320009000122 · Zephyr Cove, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 12.6:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas High School (1,510 students)
George Whittell High School shrank from 152 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-15.8%). Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
George Whittell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas High S
Douglas High School
1,510 students
- Carson Valley 591
Carson Valley Middle School
591 students
- Pau Wa Lu Midd 460
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
460 students
- Minden Element 371
Minden Elementary School
371 students
- Jacks Valley E 364
Jacks Valley Elementary School
364 students
- This school 139
George Whittell High School
139 students
What this shows George Whittell High School reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Whittell High School compares
George Whittell High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
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
District finance for Douglas County School District reports $12,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~139 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), down 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.