Below Average
#2472 of 2,846 schools in PA
William Allen HS
High School · Allentown City Sd · Allentown, PA
An Allentown City Sd high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
106 N 17th St, Allentown, PA 18104
- Math 10% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 66.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at William Allen HS score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
102.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Allen HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,850/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Allentown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,279
Median home value
$296,800
Median rent
$1,620/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building 21 AllentownEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Roberto Clemente CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Lehigh Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Executive Education Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,431 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Allentown City Sd
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #10 of 21
- District spending per student
- $18,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Allen HS is listed in Allentown City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Allen HS
William Allen HS is a public high school in Allentown, PA, part of Allentown City Sd, serving approximately 2,984 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,472 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Allen HS
What grades does William Allen HS serve?
William Allen HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend William Allen HS?
William Allen HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,984 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Allen HS?
The student-teacher ratio at William Allen HS is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Allen HS rank in PA?
William Allen HS ranks #2,472 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is William Allen HS's MySchoolScout rating?
William Allen HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at William Allen HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Allen HS has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is William Allen HS a charter school?
No, William Allen HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Allen HS a Title I school?
No, William Allen HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Allen HS?
102.1% of students at William Allen HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,984
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 154
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.3%
- Phone
- (484) 765-5001
- 4-Year Graduation
- 66.0%
- Area population (ZIP 18104)
- 47,999
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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