Emmaus High School vs. Parkland High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Emmaus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Parkland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,836 students in grades 9-12, Emmaus High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 3,171 students in grades 9-12, Parkland High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,836 students
3,171 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
152 teachers
208 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#849 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#635 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Graduation Rate
93%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
715
783
Grade 10 Students
699
813
Grade 11 Students
714
780
Grade 12 Students
708
795
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
13%
17%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
72%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%