Easton Area High School is a large four-year public high school located in Easton, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley area of eastern Pennsylvania. It is one of nine public schools and the only high school in the Easton Area School District.
Serving 2,778 students in grades 9-12, Easton Area 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 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,778 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Easton Area High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Easton, PA, encompassing approximately 30.7 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Easton Area High School's student population of 2,778 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 167 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,778 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
167 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating for Life's Journey
School Rankings
Easton Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Easton Area High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1961 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Red Rover
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Easton Area High School's ranking?
Easton Area High School is ranked #1961 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Easton Area High School often compared to?
Easton Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Easton Area High School?
The graduation rate of Easton Area High School is 86%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Easton Area High School?
2,778 students attend Easton Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Easton Area High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Easton Area High School?
Easton Area High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Easton Area High School offer ?
Easton Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Easton Area High School part of?
Easton Area High School is part of Easton Area School District.
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