- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Allentown, PA
Parkland Hs
Federal NCES profile for Parkland Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421851002829
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkland Hs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Allentown · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkland Hs has class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkland Hs ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Allentown, PA.
School address
District: Parkland Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421851002829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Parkland Hs held near 3,242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 216.9 → 212.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 421851002829 · Allentown, PA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,279 enr · 15.2:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Springhouse Ms (1,329 students)
Parkland Hs held near 3,242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 216.9 → 212.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Parkland Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Parkland Hs
3,279 students
- Springhouse Ms
Springhouse Ms
1,329 students
- Orefield Ms 1,034
Orefield Ms
1,034 students
- Parkway Manor 569
Parkway Manor Sch
569 students
- Kernsville Sch 512
Kernsville Sch
512 students
- Kratzer Sch 510
Kratzer Sch
510 students
What this shows Parkland Hs reports 3,279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkland Hs compares
Parkland Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 60% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,279 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,279
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,887
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
258
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Asian 13.4%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Parkland Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parkland Sd reports $18,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkland Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springhouse Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orefield Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Manor Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kernsville Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kratzer Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkland Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Allentown
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
William Allen Hs
Standard public school
3,074 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Louis E Dieruff Hs
Standard public school
1,914 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Salisbury Shs
Standard public school
546 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Building 21 Allentown
Standard public school
415 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parkland Hs
How many students attend Parkland Hs?
Parkland Hs has 3,279 students enrolled. It is a high school in Allentown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 3,220 (2022-23) → 3,242 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkland Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkland Hs is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkland Hs?
23.5% of students at Parkland Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkland Hs?
The largest demographic group at Parkland Hs is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Allentown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkland Hs?
Parkland Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parkland Hs rank among high schools in Allentown?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkland Hs ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Allentown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Allentown on the city page.
What other schools are in Parkland Sd?
Besides Parkland Hs, Parkland Sd also operates Springhouse Ms (1,329 students), Orefield Ms (1,034 students), and Parkway Manor Sch (569 students). See the Parkland Sd district page for the complete list.