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Louis E Dieruff High School vs. Parkland High School

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School Overview

School
Louis E Dieruff High School
815 N Irving St
Allentown, PA 18109
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Parkland High School
2700 N Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18104
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Parkland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,857 students in grades 9-12, Louis E Dieruff 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 16% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,242 students in grades 9-12, Parkland High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,857 students
3,242 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Louis E Dieruff High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parkland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Louis E Dieruff High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parkland High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
212 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Louis E Dieruff High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parkland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Louis E Dieruff High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Allentown City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parkland High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Parkland School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2308 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#423 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Louis E Dieruff High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parkland High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
54%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Louis E Dieruff High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Allentown City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Parkland School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 10% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Louis E Dieruff High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Allentown City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Parkland School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
5%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Louis E Dieruff High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Allentown City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Parkland School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
82%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
93%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Louis E Dieruff High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Allentown City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Parkland High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Parkland School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Louis E Dieruff High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Parkland High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
550
801
Grade 10 Students
513
809
Grade 11 Students
428
802
Grade 12 Students
366
830

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Louis E Dieruff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Allentown City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parkland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Parkland School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
73%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Louis E Dieruff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Allentown City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parkland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Parkland School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
12%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Louis E Dieruff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Allentown City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parkland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Parkland School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
9%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Louis E Dieruff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Allentown City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parkland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Parkland School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Louis E Dieruff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Allentown City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parkland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Parkland School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.45
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Louis E Dieruff High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Allentown City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parkland High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Parkland School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Louis E Dieruff High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Allentown City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parkland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Parkland School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(15-16 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Louis E Dieruff High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Allentown City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parkland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Parkland School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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