Serving 1,499 students in grades 9-12, Whitehall High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitehall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Whitehall High School's student population of 1,499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitehall High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitehall High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1522 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
34%
14%
Black
9%
14%
White
48%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitehall High School's ranking?
Whitehall High School is ranked #1522 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Whitehall High School often compared to?
Whitehall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkland High School, Emmaus High School, Northern Lehigh Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitehall High School?
The graduation rate of Whitehall High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Whitehall High School?
1,499 students attend Whitehall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Whitehall High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitehall High School?
Whitehall High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitehall High School offer ?
Whitehall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitehall High School part of?
Whitehall High School is part of Whitehall-Coplay SD School District.
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