Whitney High School East serves 113 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)31%
23%
Black
(15-16)28%
13%
White
(15-16)41%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whitney High School East?
113 students attend Whitney High School East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Whitney High School East students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 28% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney High School East?
Whitney High School East has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitney High School East offer ?
Whitney High School East offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whitney High School East part of?
Whitney High School East is part of Area Cooperative Educational Services School District.
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