Douglas High School vs. George Whittell High School
Should you attend Douglas High School or George Whittell High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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George Whittell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,584 students in grades 9-12, Douglas High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is equal to the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 128 students in grades 6-12, George Whittell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,584 students
128 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
5:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#228 out of 692 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#307 out of 692 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40-49%
Graduation Rate
92%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
25
Grade 7 Students
-
31
Grade 8 Students
-
12
Grade 9 Students
371
24
Grade 10 Students
409
8
Grade 11 Students
379
23
Grade 12 Students
408
5
Ungraded Students
17
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
24%
27%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
66%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
