Emmaus High School
Emmaus High School serves 2,871 students in grades 9-12.
Emmaus High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Emmaus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Emmaus High School's student population of 2,871 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 151 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,871 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
151 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Emmaus High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,797 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Emmaus High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#413 out of 2797 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
5%
15%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 2/22/2014
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,
5 12/21/2011
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!
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