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
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)4%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)39%
23%
Black
(15-16)21%
13%
White
(15-16)34%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 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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