Ephrata High School is a sub-urban/urban, public secondary school in the Ephrata Area School District located in Ephrata in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Serving 1,357 students in grades 9-12, Ephrata Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ephrata Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ephrata Sr. High School's student population of 1,357 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Ephrata Sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ephrata Sr. High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#267 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
78%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mountaineer
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ephrata Sr. High School's ranking?
Ephrata Sr. High School is ranked #267 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Ephrata Sr. High School often compared to?
Ephrata Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garden Spot Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ephrata Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Ephrata Sr. High School is 87%, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ephrata Sr. High School?
1,357 students attend Ephrata Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ephrata Sr. High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ephrata Sr. High School?
Ephrata Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ephrata Sr. High School offer ?
Ephrata Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ephrata Sr. High School part of?
Ephrata Sr. 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.
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