EASTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL

Easton Area HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Easton Area SD school district, located in Easton, PA with about 2,732 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 164 teachers, Easton Area HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Easton Area High School, located on William Penn Highway in Easton, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Easton Area School District. As a large, comprehensive public high school, it offers a robust curriculum designed to cater to a diverse student body, ranging from rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses and honors programs to comprehensive vocational and technical training. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and its efforts to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce through a wide array of electives and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the community, most notably through its legendary athletic tradition. Easton Area High School is widely recognized for its high-profile football program, which boasts one of the oldest and most historic rivalries in American high school sports. This sense of school spirit extends to a variety of other clubs, arts programs, and service organizations, fostering a well-rounded environment. For the residents of the Easton area, the high school serves as a central hub for student development, community engagement, and local pride.

For more information, contact Easton Area HS at (610) 250-2481 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2601 William Penn Hwy
Easton, PA 18045-5267
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EASTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Easton, PA with about 2,732 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Easton Area SD
Total Students:
2,732
Teachers:
164
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 2,732 students

White
50.4%
Hispanic/Latino
23.5%
Black or African American
18.0%
Asian
5.0%
Two or more races
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.0%

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.