Excellent
#131 of 691 schools in NV
Top 19% in state
George Whittell High School
High School · Douglas · Zephyr Cove, NV
A Douglas high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 677, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
- Math 59% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at George Whittell High School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where George Whittell High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated885/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$136,250
Median home value
$1,336,500
Median rent
$2,034/mo
College educated
51.1%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89448; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 in Douglas
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | Not available | 2 | Compare → |
| Aspire Academy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 79 | Compare → |
| Douglas High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,584 | Compare → |
| Jacobsen High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | Not available | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Douglas
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Whittell High School is listed in Douglas; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Whittell High School
George Whittell High School is a public high school in Zephyr Cove, NV, part of Douglas, serving approximately 128 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #131 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Whittell High School
What grades does George Whittell High School serve?
George Whittell High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend George Whittell High School?
George Whittell High School has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Whittell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Whittell High School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Whittell High School rank in NV?
George Whittell High School ranks #131 of 691 schools in NV.
What is George Whittell High School's MySchoolScout rating?
George Whittell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at George Whittell High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Whittell High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is George Whittell High School a charter school?
No, George Whittell High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Whittell High School a Title I school?
No, George Whittell High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Whittell High School?
25.0% of students at George Whittell High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 128
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.2%
- Phone
- (775) 588-2446
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 89448)
- 1,961
- Area median age
- 56.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89448; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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