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George Whittell High School

Public Grades 6-12

Summary

George Whittell High School is a public high school located in Zephyr Cove, Nevada, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 128 students. This school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Nevada, outperforming state and district averages in academic performance, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios.

George Whittell High School's academic excellence is evident in its strong standardized test scores, with 59.4% of students proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics, compared to 37.3% in the Douglas district and 35.4% statewide. The school's reading proficiency rates are also significantly higher, at 70.2% compared to 48% in the district and 45.6% statewide. Additionally, the school maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 81.4% to 88.2% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Incline High School and Douglas High School, George Whittell High School stands out with its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.4 to 13.4 over the past few years. This is a significant advantage, as the nearby schools have much higher ratios. The school's commitment to equity and inclusive education is also noteworthy, with strong performance across different student subgroups, particularly for female and Hispanic students.

139

Students ?

5.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,628

Per pupil spending ?

32.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

240 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448

(775) 588-2446

District: Douglas

Feeder schools for George Whittell High School:

Elementary:

Zephyr Cove Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.9%

Hispanic:

25.9%

Two or more races:

6.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 81st percentile in 2008 → 71st in 2019

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nevada average (65% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓90% graduate in 4 years — above the Nevada average (82%)

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2008

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg41%

Nevada avg39%

8^th of 151

Nevada public middle schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From top 21% (2016) to top 5% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Nevada Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 12Douglas among Nevada districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2025	94.1	8 of 151	94.7%	★★★★★
2024	86.6	25 of 153	83.7%	★★★★☆
2023	67.1	52 of 152	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.6	68 of 151	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.4	33 of 145	77.2%	★★★★☆
2019	41.3	90 of 159	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	61.2	38 of 114	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	76.9	25 of 126	80.2%	★★★★☆
2016	76.3	26 of 122	78.7%	★★★★☆
2014	71.7	28 of 117	76.1%	★★★★☆
2013	60.7	48 of 121	60.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	44.3	53 of 106	50.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	72.2	27 of 108	75.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	62.8	34 of 105	67.6%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	63.6	40 of 136	70.6%	★★★★☆
2018	74.8	25 of 118	78.8%	★★★★☆
2017	63.4	36 of 125	71.2%	★★★★☆
2016	82.2	15 of 113	86.7%	★★★★☆
2015	71.7	27 of 107	74.8%	★★★★☆
2014	55.3	56 of 105	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	85.2	13 of 110	88.2%	★★★★☆
2012	81.2	14 of 71	80.3%	★★★★☆
2011	87.3	8 of 69	88.4%	★★★★☆
2008	78.8	12 of 63	81.0%	★★★★☆
2006	77.0	13 of 55	76.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	71.7	33 of 121	72.7%	★★★★☆
2018	86.8	8 of 99	91.9%	★★★★★
2017	55.8	35 of 80	56.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	87.7	12 of 92	87.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	69.0	36 of 126	71.4%	★★★★☆
2018	54.9	37 of 108	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.9	28 of 79	64.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2019	68.4	35 of 117	70.1%	★★★★☆
2018	54.7	37 of 100	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	34.9	56 of 78	28.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Male (2018)75th percentile+8 vs school

White (2018)68th percentile~ school

Female (2018)50th percentile-17 vs school

High school

Hispanic (2018)87th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2019)73rd percentile~ school

Male (2019)71st percentile~ school

White (2019)70th percentile~ school

By subject vs Nevada (2024-2025) ?

Reading70%+25 vs state

Science66%+38 vs state

Mathematics59%+24 vs state

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Schools Near George Whittell High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT English (2025)	EOC Science Exam Science (2025)	SBAC Mathematics (2025)		SBAC Reading (2025)		SBAC Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science End of Course	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
George Whittell High School	Public	6-12	240 Warrior Way	Zephyr Cove	89448	Douglas County	Douglas	No	No	No	No	(775) 588-2446	139	25	5.6	32.4%	93 (66.9%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (25.9%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.5%)								(n/a)				71.4	59.4	78.5	70.2	65.5	65.5	$19,628	$828	$18,800
Douglas High School	Public	9-12	1670 Hwy 88	Minden	89423	Douglas County	Douglas	No	No	No	No	(775) 782-5136	1,510	76	20.0	26.4%	997 (66.0%)	4 (0.3%)	360 (23.8%)	21 (1.4%)	45 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	82 (5.4%)	51.7	47^th of 103 public high schools	54.4%		50.3	42^nd of 97 public high schools	56.7%	5	31.2	50.5	24.6							$10,498	$824	$9,674
ASPIRE Academy High School	Public	9-12	1680 Bently Parkway South	Minden	89423	Douglas County	Douglas	No	No	No	No	(775) 392-1475	82	6	13.6	100.0%	50 (61.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (23.2%)	2 (2.4%)	4 (4.9%)	1 (1.2%)	5 (6.1%)								(n/a)										$17,559	$802	$16,757
Carson High School	Public	9-12	1111 N. Saliman Rd.	Carson City	89701	Carson City	Carson City	No	No	No	No	(775) 283-1600	0	104	21.9		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	36.6	60^th of 103 public high schools	41.7%		41	54^th of 97 public high schools	44.3%	6	22.0	40.9	22.3							$9,934	$964	$8,970
Incline High School	Public	9-12	499 Village Blvd	Incline Village	89451	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 832-4260	304	24	12.9	19.1%	169 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	120 (39.5%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	85.9	14^th of 103 public high schools	86.4%		55.8	37^th of 97 public high schools	61.9%	23	55.8	77.6	33.7							$17,545	$916	$16,630

Frequently Asked Questions about George Whittell High School

How many students attend George Whittell High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 139 students attended George Whittell High School.

What is the racial makeup of George Whittell High School?

Students at George Whittell High School are 67% White, 26% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What schools feed into George Whittell High School?

George Whittell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Zephyr Cove Elementary School

What district is George Whittell High School in?

Douglas

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