For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 12,005 students in Allentown, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Allentown, PA are Parkland High School, Salisbury Sr. High School and Executive Education Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allentown, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Allentown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Allentown, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Executive Education Academy Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Allentown, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkland High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 N Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5600
Allentown, PA 18104
(610) 351-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Salisbury Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Montgomery St
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-4107
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-4107
Gr: 9-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Executive Education Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Union Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 841-7044
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 841-7044
Gr: K-12 | 1,431 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Louis E Dieruff High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
815 N Irving St
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5501
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5501
Gr: 9-12 | 1,857 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
William Allen High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 N 17th St
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5001
Allentown, PA 18104
(484) 765-5001
Gr: 9-12 | 2,984 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Building 21 Allentown
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
265 Lehigh St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4400
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1414 E. Cedar St.
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 860-3300
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 860-3300
Gr: K-12 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Roberto Clemente Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
136 S 4th Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 439-5814
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 439-5814
Gr: K-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Allentown, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allentown Secure Treatment Unt High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1560 Hanover Ave
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 433-9839
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 433-9839
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 54%
1402 W Walnut St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-5441
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-5441
Gr: K | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2020 East Pennsylvania St
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5681
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5681
Gr: PK-K | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
501-509 West Cedar Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 351-4310
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 351-4310
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
3201 Devonshire Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-1688
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-1688
Gr: K-5
307 W Emmaus Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4481
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4481
Gr: PK-K | 277 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Allentown, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Allentown, PA include Parkland High School, Salisbury Sr. High School and Executive Education Academy Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Allentown?
8 public high schools are located in Allentown.
What is the racial composition of students in Allentown?
Allentown public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Allentown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Allentown include: Louis E Dieruff High School vs. William Allen High School, William Allen High School vs. Louis E Dieruff High School, Salisbury Sr. High School vs. Parkland High School
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