EPHRATA SHS
Ephrata SHS is a public high school that is part of the Ephrata Area SD school district, located in Ephrata, PA with about 1,249 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 73 teachers, Ephrata SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Ephrata Senior High School, located at 803 Oak Blvd in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Ephrata Area School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core coursework, elective options, and various career-readiness pathways. The campus is integrated into the local community, serving as a hub for both educational activities and extracurricular involvement.
Beyond its academic offerings, Ephrata Senior High School is well-known for fostering a vibrant school culture characterized by active student engagement in athletics, the arts, and numerous specialized clubs. The institution emphasizes a "Mountaineer" pride, encouraging students to participate in community service and collaborative projects. With a commitment to both personal and intellectual growth, the school aims to provide a supportive environment that equips its diverse student body with the skills necessary for citizenship and professional life after graduation.
For more information, contact Ephrata SHS at (717) 721-1478 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
EPHRATA SHS is a public school in Ephrata, PA with about 1,249 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ephrata Area SD
- Total Students:
- 1,249
- Teachers:
- 73.95
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,249 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EPHRATA SHS is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.9%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.