PennsylvaniaSchoolsWilliam Allen HS

William Allen HS

PublicGrades 912
Allentown, Pennsylvania · Allentown City SD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,984
Student:Teacher19.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch102%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 415
2,984
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
102%+32pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

William Allen HS is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 2,984 students. It is part of the Allentown City SD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
102% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Very large student body
2,984 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictAllentown City SD
County42077
CityAllentown
ZIP18104
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420228002794

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,984

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %102%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)