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.
982
Total Students
67.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitehall-Coplay MS
Demographic Student Count
White436
Hispanic353
Black98
Asian31
Two or More61
American Indian3
  • White
    436 (44.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    353 (35.9 %)
  • Black
    98 (10.0 %)
  • Two or More
    61 (6.2 %)
  • Asian
    31 (3.2 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whitehall-Coplay MS
Grade Student Count
Grade 6320
Grade 7324
Grade 8338
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whitehall-Coplay MS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female46547.4%
Male51752.6%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)