Top Rankings
Whitehall-Coplay School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,170 students in Whitehall-Coplay School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Whitehall-Coplay School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
4,170 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
289 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Whitehall-Coplay School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#340 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
40%
16%
% Black
9%
14%
% White
41%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,638 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,277 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,638
$23,724
Spending / Student
$20,277
$23,146
Best Whitehall-Coplay School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
George D Steckel Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2928 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 435-1521
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 435-1521
Gr: 2-3 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Zephyr Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2934 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 871-3671
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 871-3671
Gr: 4-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Whitehall High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Mechanicsville Rd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 437-5081
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 437-5081
Gr: 9-12 | 1,462 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Whitehall-coplay Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2930 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 439-1439
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 439-1439
Gr: 6-8 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
2940 Macarthur Road
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 433-7551
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 433-7551
Gr: K-1 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whitehall-Coplay School District?
Whitehall-Coplay School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,170 students.
What is the rank of Whitehall-Coplay School District?
Whitehall-Coplay School District is ranked #344 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whitehall-Coplay School District?
41% of Whitehall-Coplay School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whitehall-Coplay School District?
Whitehall-Coplay School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Whitehall-Coplay School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,277 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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