Emmaus High School
- Emmaus High School serves 2,654 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Emmaus High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Emmaus High School's student population of 2,654 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 | 2,654 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 152 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Emmaus High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Emmaus High School is 0.36, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #230 out of 2,835 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 11% |
| Black | 4% | 15% |
| White | 79% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.27 |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Penn SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Salisbury Middle School (1.8 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 | 267 students
0.4 miles
520 Elm St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610)965-1645 0.4 K-5 267 - Emmaus Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 388 students
0.6 miles
233 Seem St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610)965-1636 0.6 K-5 388 - Emmaus Seven Generations Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 303 students
1.0 miles
154 East Minor Street
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610)421-8844 1.0 K-5 303 - Allentown Salisbury Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 377 students
1.8 miles
3301 Devonshire Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610)791-0830 1.8 6-8 377 - Allentown Western Salisbury Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 244 students
1.8 miles
3201 Devonshire Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610)797-1688 1.8 K-5 244
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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