803 Oak Blvd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Ephrata Senior High School serves 1,315 students in grades 9-12.
Ephrata Senior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 88% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 78% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ephrata Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Ephrata Senior High School's student population of 1,315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,315 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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School Rankings

Ephrata Senior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ephrata Senior High School is 0.35, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
Overall Testing Rank
#905 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
12%
13%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
80%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.35
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Graduation Rate
88%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ephrata Senior High School's ranking?

Ephrata Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest math proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Ephrata Senior High School?

The graduation rate of Ephrata Senior High School is 88%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.

How many students attend Ephrata Senior High School?

1,315 students attend Ephrata Senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Ephrata Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ephrata Senior High School?

Ephrata Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

What grades does Ephrata Senior High School offer ?

Ephrata Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Ephrata Senior High School part of?

Ephrata Senior High School is part of Ephrata Area School District.

School Reviews

5   1/11/2007
The academic programs at Ephrata are available in all shapes and sizes. There are students of all abilities and interests. Their German Language program is excellant. The music department is Eprhata's pride. They have roughly 100 students in concert band and about 60 in concert orchestra, and a gigantic choir. There are 2, possibly 3 art teachers at the school and they teach a wide variety of art classes to all students. Ephrata is not known for it's sports, but there are many athletic teams including the State Champion Ice Hockey team and the the back-to-back State Champion Girls Bowling team. There is a wide range of after school extracurricular actives for students with all interests. They have many scholarships available. They give out the highest amount of scholarship money in Lancaster County. The school is currently getting air-conditioning installed which should be ready by fall 2007. The school and recreation fields are usually in fairly good condition. There is a high level of parent involvement at Ephrata with a PTA and in other ways.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - dandy

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 88% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 78% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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