Enrollment
3,074
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Allentown, PA
William Allen Hs
Federal NCES profile for William Allen Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420228002794
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Allen Hs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Allentown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William Allen Hs has class sizes larger than 98% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Allen Hs ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Allentown, PA.
School address
District: Allentown City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420228002794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
141.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Allen Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Allen Hs
William Allen Hs is a high-poverty, large high school in Allentown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 3,074 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 98% of Pennsylvania schools and 50% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,074 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,928 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 868 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 3,074 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Allentown's high schools, it stands alongside Parkland Hs (3,279 students): William Allen Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 14.9:1).
Allentown City Sd also operates Louis E Dieruff Hs (1,914 students) and South Mountain Ms (972 students) alongside William Allen 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 William Allen Hs compares
William Allen 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 50% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 50% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,074 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,074
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 98% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,572
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
635
in-school suspensions + 233 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 3,074 Top 1% in Pennsylvania - larger than 99% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 141.0
Students per teacher 20.2:1 +50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 87.0% +50% vs state
NCES ID 420228002794
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.4%
African American 13.2%
White 5.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, William Allen Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 342:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 635
Out-of-school suspensions 233
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allentown City Sd, which includes William Allen Hs.
$15,572
Per student
-13%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 52.7%
Federal 18.3%
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 William Allen Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis E Dieruff Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Mountain Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis D Raub Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trexler Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Allen Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Allentown
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Parkland Hs
Standard public school
3,279 students 14.9:1 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 15:1 students per teacher
Building 21 Allentown
Standard public school
415 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about William Allen Hs
How many students attend William Allen Hs?
William Allen Hs has 3,074 students enrolled. It is a high school in Allentown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Allen Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at William Allen Hs is 20.2:1, which is 50% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Allen Hs?
87.0% of students at William Allen Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Allen Hs?
The largest demographic group at William Allen Hs is Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment, in Allentown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Allen Hs?
William Allen Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William Allen Hs rank among high schools in Allentown?
By Resource Investment Index, William Allen Hs ranks #5 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 William Allen Hs a good school?
William Allen Hs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Allentown City Sd?
Besides William Allen Hs, Allentown City Sd also operates Louis E Dieruff Hs (1,914 students), South Mountain Ms (972 students), and Francis D Raub Ms (876 students). See the Allentown City Sd district page for the complete list.