At a glance
Reported students
3,279
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
202.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
503
Parkland HS: 3,279 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
16.2:1 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
- 3,164
- Teachers (FTE)
- 184
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Parkland HS
Parkland HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Allentown. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Parkland SD. NCES reports 3,279 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above 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 (55.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.2%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 27 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Parkland HS
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 202.2 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 12 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 12
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.9
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.5%
- Hispanic20.2%
- Black6.2%
- Asian13.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.5%
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
Students enrolled
27 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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.
Other schools in Parkland SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Springhouse MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,329 reported students
Orefield MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,034 reported students
Parkway Manor Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
569 reported students
Kernsville Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
512 reported students
Kratzer Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
510 reported students
Cetronia Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
496 reported students
Public schools near Parkland HS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall HS High · Whitehall-Coplay SD | 09–12 | 1,462 | 2.3 mi |
| Lehigh Career and Technical Institute High · Lehigh Career and Technical Institute | 09–12 | 22 | 3.7 mi |
| William Allen HS High · Allentown City SD | 09–12 | 3,074 | 3.9 mi |
| Innovative Arts Academy CS High · Charter · Innovative Arts Academy CS | 06–12 | 477 | 4.2 mi |
| Northampton Area HS High · Northampton Area SD | 09–12 | 1,866 | 4.5 mi |
| Bridgeview Academy of Health Science Innovation and Tech High · Allentown City SD | 09–12 | 415 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Parkland HS
What grades does Parkland HS serve?
Parkland HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Parkland SD.
How many students attend Parkland HS?
Parkland HS reported 3,279 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 3,164 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Parkland HS?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 3,279 students and 202.2 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 Parkland HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Parkland HS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Parkland SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Parkland HS in?
Parkland HS is part of Parkland SD, based in Allentown, PA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Parkland HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Whitehall HS (2.3 mi), Lehigh Career and Technical Institute (3.7 mi), William Allen HS (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.