Erie High School is a high school in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Formerly called Central Tech High School, it was renamed in 2017 after the Erie City School District converted two of the other high schools, Strong Vincent High School and East High School, into middle schools.
Serving 2,501 students in grades 9-12, Erie High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 64% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Erie High School's student population of 2,501 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 180 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
180 teachers
School Rankings
Erie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Erie High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2660 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
13%
16%
Black
42%
14%
White
35%
60%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
64%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Rocky The Royal Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erie High School's ranking?
Erie High School is ranked #2660 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Erie High School often compared to?
Erie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcdowell High School, Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Erie High School?
The graduation rate of Erie High School is 64%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Erie High School?
2,501 students attend Erie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Erie High School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Erie High School?
Erie High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Erie High School offer ?
Erie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Erie High School part of?
Erie High School is part of Erie City School District.
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