- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Whitehall, PA
Whitehall Hs
Federal NCES profile for Whitehall Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422625002848
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitehall Hs earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Whitehall · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 84.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitehall Hs has class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall Hs ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Whitehall, PA.
School address
District: Whitehall-Coplay Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422625002848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Whitehall Hs held near 1,447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 91.2 → 91.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 422625002848 · Whitehall, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,462 enr · 16.1:1 · 84.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitehall-Coplay Ms (975 students)
Whitehall Hs held near 1,447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 91.2 → 91.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Whitehall Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Whitehall Hs
1,462 students
- Whitehall-Copl
Whitehall-Coplay Ms
975 students
- Zephyr El Sch
Zephyr El Sch
598 students
- Clarence M Goc 574
Clarence M Gockley El Sch
574 students
- George D Steck 561
George D Steckel El Sch
561 students
What this shows Whitehall Hs reports 1,462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitehall Hs compares
Whitehall Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.6% | ▲ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,462 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,462
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,297
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Whitehall Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitehall-Coplay Sd reports $17,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitehall Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall-Coplay Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zephyr El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarence M Gockley El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George D Steckel El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitehall Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whitehall Hs
How many students attend Whitehall Hs?
Whitehall Hs has 1,462 students enrolled. It is a high school in Whitehall, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,459 (2022-23) → 1,447 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Hs is 16.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitehall Hs?
84.6% of students at Whitehall Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitehall Hs?
The largest demographic group at Whitehall Hs is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Whitehall, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitehall Hs?
Whitehall Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whitehall Hs rank among public schools in Whitehall?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehall Hs ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Whitehall, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Whitehall on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitehall-Coplay Sd?
Besides Whitehall Hs, Whitehall-Coplay Sd also operates Whitehall-Coplay Ms (975 students), Zephyr El Sch (598 students), and Clarence M Gockley El Sch (574 students). See the Whitehall-Coplay Sd district page for the complete list.