B−
Whitehall-Coplay School District
Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 2 towns
Serves Whitehall and Coplay.
Students
4,170
Schools
5
Spent per student
$17,635
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
14:1
Debt
$115.8M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Whitehall-Coplay School District
- School Grade B−: better than 48% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 7 pts above the state
- Spends 19% less per student than the PA average
- 14 students per teacher
- Debt of $115.8M, about $27,768 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Espy.
K–4Central Columbia El SchCentral Columbia School District
5–8Central Columbia MSCentral Columbia School District
9–12Central Columbia SHSCentral Columbia School District
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency28%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)94%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$17,635 per student · 19% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 35%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 62%State 31%Federal 7%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
4,225’20
4,138’21
4,107’22
4,148’23
4,170’24
About steady.
Students
White 41%Hispanic 40%Black 9%Two or more races 5%Asian 5%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
5 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.