Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Brownstown Cmps in Ephrata, PA

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

1.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Pennsylvania high enrollment

9th percentile

Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Brownstown Cmps: 25 reported students.

State peer staffing position

9th percentile

1.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 417
Teachers (FTE): 22
Student–teacher ratio: 19:1

What the reported data says about Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Brownstown Cmps

Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Brownstown Cmps is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Ephrata. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Lancaster County Career and Technology Center. NCES reports 25 students for 2024–25.

Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 1.4:1, below the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 35.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Brownstown Cmps

1How do the reported 1.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.8%
Students with disabilities: 35.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White68%
Hispanic16%
Black8%
Asian4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Willow St Cmps

High · Grades 09–12

26 reported students

Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Mt Joy Cmps

High · Grades 09–12

15 reported students

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Public schools near Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Brownstown Cmps

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Ephrata SHS High · Ephrata Area SD	09–12	1,347	3.2 mi
Conestoga Valley SHS High · Conestoga Valley SD	09–12	1,304	6 mi
Manheim Twp HS High · Manheim Township SD	09–12	1,953	6 mi
Warwick SHS High · Warwick SD	09–12	1,241	6.6 mi
Cocalico SHS High · Cocalico SD	09–12	991	6.7 mi
Garden Spot SHS High · Eastern Lancaster County SD	09–12	865	6.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Brownstown Cmps

What grades does Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Brownstown Cmps serve?

Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Brownstown Cmps reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (career and technical school) in Lancaster County Career and Technology Center.

How many students attend Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Brownstown Cmps?

Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Brownstown Cmps reported 25 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 417 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Brownstown Cmps?

The calculated ratio is 1.4:1, based on 25 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Brownstown Cmps a public, charter, or magnet school?

Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Brownstown Cmps is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lancaster County Career and Technology Center attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Brownstown Cmps in?

Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Brownstown Cmps is part of Lancaster County Career and Technology Center, based in Willow Street, PA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Brownstown Cmps?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ephrata SHS (3.2 mi), Conestoga Valley SHS (6 mi), Manheim Twp HS (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.