Whitehall HS

3800 Mechanicsville Rd
Whitehall, PA 18052

www.whitehallcoplay.org/Domain/12

1,462 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Whitehall High School, located at 3800 Mechanicsville Rd in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, serves as the sole high school for the Whitehall-Coplay School District. It is a comprehensive public secondary school that provides academic programming for students in grades 9 through 12. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional college-preparatory coursework, career and technical education, and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Whitehall High School places a strong emphasis on fostering school spirit and community involvement through a wide array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The school’s campus acts as a central hub for the local community, frequently hosting district-wide events and sports competitions. By focusing on both intellectual growth and character development, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that equips its students with the skills necessary for both higher education and the modern workforce.

1,462

Total Students

91.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitehall HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	687
Hispanic	509
Black	133
Asian	63
Two or More	66
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
687 (47.0%)
Hispanic
509 (34.8%)
Black
133 (9.1%)
Two or More
66 (4.5%)
Asian
63 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Whitehall-Coplay SD
Phone:	(610)437-5081
Website:	http://www.whitehallcoplay.org/Domain/12
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 370

Grade 10 355

Grade 11 358

Grade 12 379