Whitehall-Coplay MS
982 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Whitehall-Coplay Middle School (WCMS), located on Zephyr Boulevard in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the Whitehall-Coplay School District. The school is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in grades 6 through 8. The campus is situated within a suburban community, acting as a central hub for the district's adolescent population and prioritizing a transition toward more independent, departmentalized learning.
The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective offerings. Beyond the classroom, Whitehall-Coplay Middle School is known for fostering a sense of community through extracurricular involvement, including sports programs, music and arts initiatives, and various student-led clubs. By promoting a culture of academic rigor and personal responsibility, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while maintaining strong communication between faculty, students, and the local community.
The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective offerings. Beyond the classroom, Whitehall-Coplay Middle School is known for fostering a sense of community through extracurricular involvement, including sports programs, music and arts initiatives, and various student-led clubs. By promoting a culture of academic rigor and personal responsibility, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while maintaining strong communication between faculty, students, and the local community.
982
Total Students
67.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 436 |
| Hispanic | 353 |
| Black | 98 |
| Asian | 31 |
| Two or More | 61 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White436 (44.4 %)
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Hispanic353 (35.9 %)
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Black98 (10.0 %)
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Two or More61 (6.2 %)
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Asian31 (3.2 %)
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American Indian3 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Whitehall-Coplay SD |
| Phone: | (610)439-1439 |
| Website: | http://www.whitehallcoplay.org/Domain/8 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 982 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 67.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
320
Grade 7
324
Grade 8
338
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 320 |
| Grade 7 | 324 |
| Grade 8 | 338 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 465 | 47.4% |
| Male | 517 | 52.6% |
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