Enrollment
3,279
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421851002829
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 64/100 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
- 64
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
216.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkland Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkland Hs
Parkland Hs is a large high school in Allentown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 3,279 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,279 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 19 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Allentown's high schools, it stands alongside William Allen Hs (3,074 students): Parkland Hs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 21.8:1).
Parkland Sd also operates Springhouse Ms (1,329 students) and Orefield Ms (1,034 students) alongside Parkland Hs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Parkland Hs compares
Parkland Hs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parkland Sd, which includes Parkland Hs.
$17,820
Per student
-1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.5%
State 18.1%
Federal 5.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,279 students)
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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.
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 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Parkland Hs a good school?
Parkland Hs earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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