Emmaus High School
- Emmaus High School serves 2,619 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Emmaus High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 32%.
Top Placements
Emmaus High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Emmaus High School's student population of 2,619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 152 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,619 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 152 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Emmaus High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,835 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Emmaus High School is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 46% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 62% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 10% |
| Black | 4% | 15% |
| White | 80% | 68% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.26 |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 86% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Penn School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Emmaus High School is William Allen High School (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Seven Generations Charter School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jefferson Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Emmaus Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 259 students
0.4 miles
520 Elm St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610)965-1644 0.4 K-5 259 - Emmaus Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 401 students
0.6 miles
233 Seem St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610)965-1636 0.6 K-5 401 - Emmaus Seven Generations Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 390 students
1.0 miles
154 East Minor Street
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610)421-8844 1.0 K-8 390 - Allentown Salisbury Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 379 students
1.8 miles
3301 Devonshire Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610)791-0830 1.8 6-8 379 - Allentown Western Salisbury Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 230 students
1.8 miles
3201 Devonshire Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610)797-1688 1.8 K-5 230
School Reviews
| 5 A 1934 Alumni Hal Higgins is searching for any class mates from the graduation class of 1934. Hal is 98 years living in Sun City Center FL. He is living independent at Freedom Plaza. He was the Class President and active in drama at Emmaus High, - Posted by Student/Alumni - wagas |
| 5 Absolutely Awesome Musical Choral Tuesday evening!
Kudos to the wonderful
music director and all those
who participated. It is evident that a great deal of work and practice went into
making this such an
exceptional musical evening!
The caliber and quality of
this evening was exemplary.
These young people put forth such effort and are a real
credit to the school and reflect the discipline and exceptional direction of their music teacher. VERY WELL
DONE! - Posted by Parent - charn |
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