Best high schools in Allentown (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Pennsylvania.
- 179Parkland HSAllentown · Public High80% Math proficiency · 3,279 students
- 265Salisbury SHSAllentown · Public High62% Math proficiency · 546 students
- 329Louis E Dieruff HSAllentown · Public High32% Math proficiency · 1,914 students
- 419William Allen HSAllentown · Public High25% Math proficiency · 3,074 students
- 516Building 21 AllentownAllentown · Public High17% Math proficiency · 415 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkland HS Allentown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 79.3 Top 10% | 80% Math proficiency | 3,279 |
| 2 | Salisbury SHS Allentown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 64.7 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 546 |
| 3 | Louis E Dieruff HS Allentown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 28.8 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 1,914 |
| 4 | William Allen HS Allentown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.9 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 3,074 |
| 5 | Building 21 Allentown Allentown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 415 |
Parkland HS in Allentown leads the 2025 list of high schools in Allentown with a Success Index (US) of 79.3. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Pennsylvania high schools rankings, every school on the Allentown page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Allentown?
Parkland HS in Allentown, Pennsylvania ranks first among high schools in Allentown with a Success Index (US) of 79.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 3,279).
How are high schools in Allentown ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.