Serving 95 students in grades 9-12,
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)37%
23%
Black
(15-16)39%
13%
White
(15-16)19%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whitney High School North?
95 students attend Whitney High School North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Whitney High School North students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney High School North?
Whitney High School North has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitney High School North offer ?
Whitney High School North offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whitney High School North part of?
Whitney High School North is part of Area Cooperative Educational Services School District.
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