George Whittell High School

George Whittell High School is a public high school in Zephyr Cove, NV, part of the Douglas. The school serves approximately 128 students in grades 6th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 90.4th percentile among NV schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 31% proficiency in math and 51% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $136,250, where 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

With an enrollment of 128 students, George Whittell High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 5.6:1, George Whittell High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, George Whittell High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.