Whitehall High School is a public high school based in Whitehall Township in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is the only high school in the Whitehall-Coplay School District.
Serving 1,462 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitehall High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Whitehall school district, covering approximately 13.5 square miles in Whitehall, PA. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 3.7 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Whitehall High School's student population of 1,462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,462 students
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
'We are One. We are Zephyrs.'
School Rankings
Whitehall High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1507 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
35%
16%
Black
9%
14%
White
47%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Zephyrs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitehall High School's ranking?
Whitehall High School is ranked #1507 out of 2,733 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70% 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 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Whitehall High School?
1,462 students attend Whitehall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Whitehall High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitehall High School?
Whitehall High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitehall High School part of?
Whitehall High School is part of Whitehall-Coplay School District.
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