Serving 446 students in grades 9-12, Building 21 Allentown ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Building 21 Allentown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Building 21 Allentown's student population of 446 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Building 21 Allentown ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Building 21 Allentown is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1169 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
72%
14%
Black
15%
14%
White
8%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Building 21 Allentown's ranking?
Building 21 Allentown is ranked #1169 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Building 21 Allentown?
The graduation rate of Building 21 Allentown is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Building 21 Allentown?
446 students attend Building 21 Allentown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Building 21 Allentown students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Building 21 Allentown?
Building 21 Allentown has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Building 21 Allentown offer ?
Building 21 Allentown offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Building 21 Allentown part of?
Building 21 Allentown is part of Allentown City SD School District.
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