Serving 325 students in grades 7-12, Whitehall Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitehall Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Whitehall Junior-senior High School's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
Whitehall Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitehall Junior-senior High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3042 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Hispanic
2%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
96%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitehall Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Whitehall Junior-senior High School is ranked #3042 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Whitehall Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Whitehall Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Granville Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitehall Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Whitehall Junior-senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Whitehall Junior-senior High School?
325 students attend Whitehall Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Whitehall Junior-senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitehall Junior-senior High School?
Whitehall Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whitehall Junior-senior High School offer ?
Whitehall Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitehall Junior-senior High School part of?
Whitehall Junior-senior High School is part of Whitehall Central School District.
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