Allentown City SD School District

31 S Penn Street
Allentown, PA 18105
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Allentown City SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 16,075 students in Allentown City SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Allentown City SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
21 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
16,075 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
961 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Allentown City SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has increased from 65% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#593 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Allentown City SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Allentown City SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Allentown City SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
71%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Allentown City SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.57
# American Indian Students
21 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
146 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
11,745 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
14%
# Black Students
2,065 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
13%
14%
# White Students
1,207 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
8%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
866 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
1,208
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,174
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,207
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,243
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,162
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,222
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,190
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,248
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,294
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,689
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,165
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,178
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,095
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,292 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,072 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$358 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Allentown City SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$339 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Allentown City SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,292
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Allentown City SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,072
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Allentown City SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Allentown City SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Building 21 Allentown
Magnet School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
265 Lehigh St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School
Math: 20-24%
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1708 Coronado St
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4441
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Muhlenberg Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
740 N 21st St
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-4861
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #44.
Louis E Dieruff High School
Math: 32% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
815 N Irving St
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5501
Grades: 9-12
| 1,880 students
Rank: #55.
Union Terrace Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1939 W Union St
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5481
Grades: K-5
| 647 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Hiram W Dodd Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1944 S Church St
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4501
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Luis A. Ramos Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1430 West Allen St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4841
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Mosser Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
129 S Dauphin St
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5881
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #99.
William Allen High School
Math: 29% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
106 N 17th St
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5001
Grades: 9-12
| 2,801 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1227 W Gordon St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4000
Grades: K-5
| 810 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Central Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
829 W Turner St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4801
Grades: K-5
| 696 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Francis D Raub MiddleSchool
Math: 2% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
102 S Saint Cloud St
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5301
Grades: 6-8
| 1,002 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Trexler MiddleSchool
Math: 2% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
851 N 15th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4601
Grades: 6-8
| 824 students
Rank: #1414.
Ritter Elementary School
Math: 6-9%
Math: 30% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
790 N Plymouth Street
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5661
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #1515.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 6-9%
Math: 23% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 W Susquehanna St
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4461
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #1616.
Sheridan Elementary School
Math: ≤5%
Math: 20% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
521 N 2nd St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4881
Grades: 1-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1717.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 6-9%
Math: 20% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Saint John St
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4421
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #1818.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 6-9%
Math: 17% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
837 N 9th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4941
Grades: 1-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1919.
Harrison-morton MiddleSchool
Math: 3% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
137 N 2nd St
Allentown, PA 18101
(484) 765-5701
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #2020.
South Mountain MiddleSchool
Math: 3% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
709 W Emaus Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 1,136 students
Rank: n/an/a
517 N 15th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4700
Grades: K
| 236 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Allentown City SD School District?
Allentown City SD School District manages 21 public schools serving 16,075 students.
What is the rank of Allentown City SD School District?
Allentown City SD School District is ranked #550 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Allentown City SD School District?
73% of Allentown City SD School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allentown City SD School District?
Allentown City SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Allentown City SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,072 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 21 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 16,075 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 71% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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