Whitehall High School vs. Parkland High School
Should you attend Whitehall High School or Parkland 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
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Parkland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,447 students in grades 9-12, Whitehall High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 3,242 students in grades 9-12, Parkland High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,447 students
3,242 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%


Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
212 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1507 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#423 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
54%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
80%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%


Graduation Rate
92%
93%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
384
801
Grade 10 Students
374
809
Grade 11 Students
345
802
Grade 12 Students
344
830
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
13%


% Hispanic
35%
19%


% Black
10%
6%


% White
46%
57%


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


Diversity Score
0.66
0.62


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
32%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%

