Douglas High School vs. George Whittell High School
Should I attend Douglas High School or George Whittell High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Douglas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
George Whittell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 1,596 students in grades 9-12, Douglas High School ranks in the top 30% 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 30% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 160 students in grades 6-12, George Whittell High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,596 students
160 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
24 teachers
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#191 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#136 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
60-69%
Graduation Rate
91%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
19
Grade 7 Students
-
33
Grade 8 Students
-
20
Grade 9 Students
399
28
Grade 10 Students
441
14
Grade 11 Students
392
26
Grade 12 Students
352
20
Ungraded Students
12
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
23%
25%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
65%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
12%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%