Parkland HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104 · Parkland SD
#105 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#1382 of 16,910 nationally
About Parkland HS
Parkland HS is a public high located in Allentown, in the Parkland SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 3,279 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 105th of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 3,279.
There are 36 schools in Allentown; Parkland HS ranks 4th of 33 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)80%
- Reading proficiency (30%)86%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
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 Parkland HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 3,279
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 86%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Parkland HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Orefield MS
Orefield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,034 students · 3.0 km away
Kratzer Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students · 3.2 km away
Ironton Sch
Coplay · Public elementary · Grades K–5
417 students · 3.4 km away
Springhouse MS
Allentown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,329 students · 3.6 km away
Whitehall HS
Whitehall · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,462 students · 3.8 km away
Zephyr El Sch
Whitehall · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
598 students · 3.8 km away
Whitehall-Coplay MS
Whitehall · Public middle · Grades 6–8
975 students · 3.9 km away
Clarence M Gockley El Sch
Whitehall · Public elementary · Grades K–1
574 students · 4.0 km away
Kernsville Sch
Orefield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students · 4.1 km away
George D Steckel El Sch
Whitehall · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
561 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
North Penn SHS
Lansdale · Public high · Grades 10–12
3,165 students
Cumberland Valley HS
Mechanicsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,163 students
Northeast HS
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,463 students
William Allen HS
Allentown · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,074 students
Neshaminy HS
Langhorne · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,916 students
Pennsbury HS
Fairless Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,847 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Parkland HS a good school?
Parkland HS has a Success Index (US) of 79.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #105 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 Parkland HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Parkland HS ranks #105 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #1382 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Parkland HS?
Parkland HS had 3,279 students in 2025.
Is Parkland HS a elementary school or a high school?
Parkland HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Parkland HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Parkland HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.