Ephrata SHS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ephrata, Pennsylvania 17522 · Ephrata Area SD
#138 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#1754 of 16,910 nationally
About Ephrata SHS
Ephrata SHS is a public high located in Ephrata, in the Ephrata Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,347 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 138th of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,347.
There are 6 schools in Ephrata; Ephrata SHS ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)81%
- Reading proficiency (30%)81%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ephrata SHS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,347
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ephrata SHS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ephrata MS
Ephrata · Public middle · Grades 7–8
601 students · 585 m away
Ephrata Intermediate Sch
Ephrata · Public middle · Grades 5–6
568 students · 585 m away
Highland El Sch
Ephrata · Public elementary · Grades K–4
438 students · 1.1 km away
Fulton El Sch
Ephrata · Public elementary · Grades K–4
297 students · 1.2 km away
Akron El Sch
Akron · Public elementary · Grades K–4
276 students · 3.0 km away
Clay El Sch
Ephrata · Public elementary · Grades K–4
377 students · 6.0 km away
Cocalico SHS
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
991 students · 6.0 km away
Reamstown El Sch
Reamstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students · 6.4 km away
Brownstown El Sch
Brownstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students · 6.5 km away
Cocalico MS
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students · 6.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Harrisburg HS
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,343 students
Hatboro-Horsham SHS
Horsham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,336 students
East Stroudsburg SHS South
East Stroudsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,359 students
Fox Chapel Area HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,360 students
Cedar Cliff HS
Camp Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,333 students
Wyoming Valley West SHS
Plymouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,362 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ephrata SHS a good school?
Ephrata SHS has a Success Index (US) of 76.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #138 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ephrata SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ephrata SHS ranks #138 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #1754 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ephrata SHS?
Ephrata SHS had 1,347 students in 2025.
Is Ephrata SHS a elementary school or a high school?
Ephrata SHS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ephrata SHS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ephrata SHS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.