For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 12,317 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Allentown, PA (2026)
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 | 3,279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 | 1,497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 | 1,914 students 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 | 3,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 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 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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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