Whitney High School West (Closed 2021)

Whitney High School West serves 42 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
42 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
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American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Whitney High School West and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
39%
23%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Whitney High School West and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
21%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Whitney High School West and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
(15-16)
34%
56%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Whitney High School West and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
2%
3%
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n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whitney High School West and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whitney High School West and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Whitney High School West?
42 students attend Whitney High School West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Whitney High School West students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney High School West?
Whitney High School West has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitney High School West offer ?
Whitney High School West offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whitney High School West part of?
Whitney High School West is part of Area Cooperative Educational Services School District.

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