Whitehall High School vs. Emmaus High School
Should you attend Whitehall High School or Emmaus High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Whitehall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Emmaus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,447 students in grades 9-12, Whitehall High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,819 students in grades 9-12, Emmaus High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,447 students
2,819 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%


Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
193 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#487 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
68%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%


Graduation Rate
94%
93%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
384
712
Grade 10 Students
374
684
Grade 11 Students
345
701
Grade 12 Students
344
722
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%


% Hispanic
35%
18%


% Black
10%
6%


% White
46%
66%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%


Diversity Score
0.66
0.53


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
31%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%

