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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WHITEHALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 363129004190

WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

87 BUCKLEY RD, WHITEHALL, NY 12887 · (518) 499-1770 · Washington County
GRADES 07–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL325 STUDENTS
Enrollment
325
High
DISTRICT 329 · STATE 668
Student : Teacher
7.6:1
43 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.4:1 · STATE 11.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
173 students
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 58%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
47
Grade 8
60
Grade 9
48
Grade 10
56
Grade 11
62
Grade 12
46
Ungraded
6
Student demographics
White
31196%
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 39%
Hispanic
62%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 31%
Black
62%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 16%
Two+
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
16049%
Female
16551%

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Test scores

NYS Assessments 2024-25 . % Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4)
English Language Arts
54.7%
NY avg 58.3% . -5.1pp since 2023
Math
34.6%
NY avg 57.4% . +0.0pp since 2023
Source: NYS Assessments. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
49.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
55.4%
based on NY schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.1pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
325
-37 (-10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
7.6:1
was 9.3:1
% White
96%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a compact 9-12 campus in WHITEHALL, New York, run under WHITEHALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school serves 325 students in grades 7 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 51% leaner than the state mean of about 668.

WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is one of 2 schools operated by WHITEHALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, a district that hosts 657 students overall.

On the student-mix side, WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL lists that nearly all students (96%) are White.

On the income-and-resources front, The school employs 43 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 7.6:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 11.0:1 average. About 53% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

After controlling for student poverty, WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 55.4% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 49.3%.

Zooming out to the county, Washington County reports that median household earnings sit near $73,495, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. In all, Washington County runs 26 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,873 students), of which WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is one.

Nearest neighbor: WHITEHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, around 0.2 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 7 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL operates from a rural location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has edged down 10%, going from 362 students in 2018 to 325 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 9.3:1 in 2018 to 7.6:1 today.

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Washington County at a glance

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Population
60,522
Census ACS
Median income
$73,495
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
7,873 students

Quick facts

School name
WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
District
WHITEHALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
87 BUCKLEY RD, WHITEHALL, NY 12887
Phone
(518) 499-1770
County
Washington County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
325
Teachers (FTE)
43
Student–teacher ratio
7.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
173 (53%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
363129004190
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 325 students in grades 07-12.
Is WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 7.6:1 (43 FTE teachers).
How diverse is WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Two or more.
Is WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
WHITEHALL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by WHITEHALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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