De Witt Nelson High School serves 222 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
34%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
California Education Authority (CEA) Headquarters School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend De Witt Nelson High School?
222 students attend De Witt Nelson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of De Witt Nelson High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of De Witt Nelson High School?
De Witt Nelson High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does De Witt Nelson High School offer ?
De Witt Nelson High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is De Witt Nelson High School part of?
De Witt Nelson High School is part of California Education Authority (CEA) Headquarters School District.
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