GEORGE WHITTELL HIGH SCHOOL
George Whittell High School is a public high school that is part of the Douglas school district, located in Zephyr Cove, NV with about 191 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 16 teachers, George Whittell High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
George Whittell High School, located in the scenic community of Zephyr Cove, Nevada, is a small, public secondary school serving the Lake Tahoe basin. As part of the Douglas County School District, the school is known for its close-knit academic environment, which emphasizes personalized instruction and strong student-teacher relationships due to its smaller student population. The school serves students in grades 7 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education while taking advantage of the unique alpine setting of the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains.
Beyond its academic offerings, George Whittell High School is deeply integrated into the local community and maintains a robust spirit centered around its mascot, the "Warriors." The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics and student clubs, which are central to the student experience. Its location near Lake Tahoe provides students with unique opportunities for outdoor education and recreational engagement, contributing to a distinctive school culture that balances high academic standards with a focus on holistic student development.
For more information, contact George Whittell High School at (775) 588-2446 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
GEORGE WHITTELL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Zephyr Cove, NV with about 191 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Douglas
- Total Students:
- 191
- Teachers:
- 16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 191 students
- White
- 67.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.