Whitney School serves 16 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% NE state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average).
How many students attend Whitney School?
16 students attend Whitney School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Whitney School students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney School?
Whitney School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitney School offer ?
Whitney School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Whitney School part of?
Whitney School is part of Chadron 九游体育s School District.
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