LOUIS E DIERUFF HIGH SCHOOL

Louis E Dieruff HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Allentown City SD school district, located in Allentown, PA with about 1,839 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 96 teachers, Louis E Dieruff HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Louis E. Dieruff High School, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serves a diverse student body as one of the major high schools within the Allentown School District. The school is known for its strong emphasis on community spirit and pride, often rallying around its mascot, the Husky. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Dieruff High School provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics and performing arts to various student-led clubs and organizations. The school focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that encourages students to develop leadership skills and engage with their local community. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and personal growth, Dieruff remains a central pillar in the educational landscape of the Lehigh Valley.

For more information, contact Louis E Dieruff HS at (484) 765-5501 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

815 N Irving St
Allentown, PA 18109-1894
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LOUIS E DIERUFF HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Allentown, PA with about 1,839 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Allentown City SD
Total Students:
1,839
Teachers:
96
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,839 students

Hispanic/Latino
70.0%
White
14.7%
Black or African American
13.3%
Asian
1.3%
Two or more races
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.