How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Building 21 Allentown | William Allen HS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Allentown, PA | Allentown, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 415 | 3,074 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 20.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.3% | 87.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Building 21 Allentown | William Allen HS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,177 | $22,177 |
| District | Allentown City SD | Allentown City SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Building 21 Allentown | William Allen HS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| African American | 9.4% | 13.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81.2% | 75.4% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Building 21 Allentown | William Allen HS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 8 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 207.5:1 | 341.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 65.1% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 635 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.