School district or education agency · NCES 4226250

Whitehall-Coplay SD

Whitehall, PA

District overview See comparisons

Students4,169

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools5

operational schools · 2023–24

Students4,169

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$17,297

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictPAUnited States

Academic standing2025

44th percentile51st percentile45th percentile

This district is 7 percentile points lower than the state figure and 1 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

20.5%23.3%27.8%

This district is 2.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$22,689$24,823$19,509

This district is $2,134 per student lower than the state figure and $3,180 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$17,297$18,240$15,859

This district is $943 per student lower than the state figure and $1,438 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$5,335$1,977$1,964

This district is $3,358 per student higher than the state figure and $3,371 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$490$513$336

This district is $23 per student lower than the state figure and $154 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$5,868$3,520$1,793

This district is $2,348 per student higher than the state figure and $4,075 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$9,027$8,815$8,742

This district is $212 per student higher than the state figure and $285 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$5,790$5,632$3,769

This district is $158 per student higher than the state figure and $2,021 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$24,112$15,642$11,715

This district is $8,470 per student higher than the state figure and $12,397 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$715$1,342$869

This district is $627 per student lower than the state figure and $154 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

15:113:115:1

This district is 2.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

379:1319:1376:1

This district is 60 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 3 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

157.3151.6138.9

This district is 5.7 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 18.4 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

24.219.518.5

This district is 4.7 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 5.7 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.31.00.9

This district is 0.3 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%100.0%99.0%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

1.0%2.1%2.6%

This district is 1.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

10.9%5.4%12.0%

This district is 5.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

15.9%18.2%14.0%

This district is 2.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

3.6%3.2%3.9%

This district is 0.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

99.0%97.8%95.8%

This district is 1.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+0.7%+0.9%+0.5%

This district is 0.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

48.0%47.9%50.6%

This district is 0.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

4.7%4.2%4.5%

This district is 0.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

10.9%8.8%9.0%

This district is 2.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.4%4.0%6.7%

This district is 0.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.4%7.5%5.1%

This district is 4.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

13.8%14.3%14.4%

This district is 0.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Kindergarten–grade 51,710 students

41.0%

Grades 6–8998 students

23.9%

Grades 9–121,461 students

35.0%

See enrollment for every grade

Kindergarten284

Grade 1279

Grade 2267

Grade 3290

Grade 4302

Grade 5288

Grade 6318

Grade 7340

Grade 8340

Grade 9386

Grade 10377

Grade 11350

Grade 12348

Students by race and ethnicity

White1,768 (42.4%)

Hispanic/Latino1,599 (38.4%)

Black or African American392 (9.4%)

Two or more races215 (5.2%)

Asian183 (4.4%)

American Indian or Alaska Native6 (0.1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander6 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

656All district staff, full-time equivalent

287.1Teachers, full-time equivalent

11School counselors, full-time equivalent

5.5School psychologists, full-time equivalent

101Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

5Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

12.5School administrators, full-time equivalent

14.5Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Kindergarten teachers13 FTE

Elementary teachers131 FTE

Secondary teachers131.1 FTE

Ungraded teachers12 FTE

Instructional coordinators6 FTE

District administrators6.4 FTE

District administrative support18 FTE

School administrative support21 FTE

Library and media support5 FTE

Other support staff163 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

353Total completers

353Regular diplomas

14Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

PA100.0%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District1.0%

PA2.1%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

10.9%Students learning English450 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District10.9%

PA5.4%

U.S.12.0%

15.9%Students receiving IDEA special-education services659 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District15.9%

PA18.2%

U.S.14.0%

3.6%Students with Section 504 plans147 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District3.6%

PA3.2%

U.S.3.9%

1.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services48 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.2%

PA0.7%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

99.0%Teachers reported as certified

Teacher certification comparison

District99.0%

PA97.8%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

5,091children ages 5 to 17

705estimated to live in families below the poverty line

13.8%about 1 in 7 school-age children

District13.8%

PA14.3%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in PA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Chester Community CSChester, PA4,205 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Moon Area SDMoon township, PA4,113 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Waynesboro Area SDWaynesboro, PA4,262 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Pleasant Valley SDKunkletown, PA4,100 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Hatboro-Horsham SDHatboro, PA4,209 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Asian students70 assessments

59 out of 100

White students810 assessments

52 out of 100

Students not economically disadvantaged1,037 assessments

50 out of 100

Fem1,119 assessments

48 out of 100

Mal1,088 assessments

40 out of 100

Hispanic students993 assessments

39 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students1,170 assessments

38 out of 100

Black students182 assessments

36 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

3Elementary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

5Suburb setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

9.2%Federal

28.5%State

62.3%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$17,297Total current spending per student

$10,756Instruction per student

$5,856Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$8.6MFederal revenue9.2% of total revenue

$26.6MState revenue28.5% of total revenue

$58.2MLocal revenue62.3% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$10,756Instructionper student

$5,856Student and instructional supportper student

$5,868Special educationper student

$1,628Building operations and maintenanceper student

$750Student transportationper student

$685Food servicesper student

$430Technologyper student

People costs

$37.2MSalaries$9,027 per student

$23.8MEmployee benefits$5,790 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$2MEquipmentFY 2023

$22MCapital outlay$5,335 per student

$19.6MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$99.2MDebt outstanding at year end$24,112 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$2.9MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$3.7MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$1.2MTitle I$284 per student

$2.3MChild nutrition$563 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$16,312

FY 2023$17,297

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,367

FY 2023$5,335

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$24,647

FY 2023$24,112

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2112.9%

545 of 4,225 students

2021–2219.1%

791 of 4,138 students

2022–2320.5%

840 of 4,107 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

10Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE5 reporting schools

8Security staff FTE5 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs5 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

229Out-of-school suspensions5 reporting schoolsSee schools →150In-school suspensions5 reporting schoolsSee schools →105Law-enforcement referrals5 reporting schoolsSee schools →1School-related arrests5 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi5 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber5 reporting schools

5Student devices reported5 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports5 reporting schoolsSee schools →4Threats involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →3Threats without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →2Attacks involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →43Attacks without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents5 reporting schoolsSee schools →2Robberies without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents5 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?20.5% chronically absent2022–23 · 4,107 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?8 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$17,297current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?379:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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