Whitehall Central School District

The Whitehall Central School District in New York operates two schools: Whitehall Elementary School and Whitehall Junior-Senior High School. Both schools are performing below average compared to state-wide metrics, with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, and limited diversity in their predominantly white student populations.

Whitehall Elementary School is ranked 2,254 out of 2,439 New York elementary schools and has a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in ELA and Math range from 8.7% to 36.36%, significantly lower than the state averages. The high school, ranked 720 out of 1,228 New York high schools with a 2 out of 5 star rating, also struggles academically, with proficiency rates in ELA and Math ranging from 19.15% to 33.33%. However, the high school's proficiency rate in Science (59.18%) is higher than the state average of 47.41%.

Both schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with Whitehall Elementary School at 62.61% and Whitehall Junior-Senior High School at 54.38%. The district's funding allocation, with the high school spending $17,168 per student compared to the elementary school's $12,388 per student, may not be effectively addressing the academic challenges faced by the district. Additionally, the high school's 33.2% chronic absenteeism rate is a concern that may be contributing to the overall academic performance issues.