Public schools in Whitehall, PA
5 open public schools with an address in Whitehall, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,170
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Whitehall public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Whitehall, PA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,170 students, an average of 834 per school. The largest campus is Whitehall HS (1,462 students), and the largest elementary school is Zephyr El Sch (598).
Every listed school belongs to Whitehall-Coplay SD. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Whitehall
Elementary schools in Whitehall
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence M Gockley El Sch Whitehall-Coplay SD | KG–01 | 574 | 13.1:1 | |
| George D Steckel El Sch Whitehall-Coplay SD | 02–03 | 561 | 12.8:1 | |
| Zephyr El Sch Whitehall-Coplay SD | 04–05 | 598 | 13.2:1 |
Middle schools in Whitehall
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall-Coplay MS Whitehall-Coplay SD | 06–08 | 975 | 15.1:1 |
High schools in Whitehall
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall HS Whitehall-Coplay SD | 09–12 | 1,462 | 16:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.3%
- Hispanic39.7%
- Black8.9%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Whitehall schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,170 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Whitehall
How many public schools are in Whitehall, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Whitehall: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,170 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Whitehall?
All listed public schools with an address in Whitehall belong to Whitehall-Coplay SD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Whitehall?
Whitehall HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Whitehall, with 1,462 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Whitehall?
No school with an address in Whitehall is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Whitehall schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Whitehall public schools is 13.2:1, similar to the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Whitehall guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities