William Allen HS

2,852 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

William Allen High School, located at 106 N. 17th St. in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is the largest secondary school in the Allentown School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its deep roots in the local community and its commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience. As a cornerstone of the Allentown landscape, the school offers a wide array of academic programs, ranging from core curriculum requirements to various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, William Allen High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture, which includes a competitive athletics program—famously known for its long-standing rivalry with Louis E. Dieruff High School—as well as numerous clubs, performing arts, and student organizations. The school focuses on fostering school spirit and student engagement, striving to create an inclusive environment where students from various backgrounds can develop their talents and achieve academic success.

2,852

Total Students

141.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Allen HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	2,106
Black	370
Asian	29
Two or More	150
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
2,106 (73.8 %)
Black
370 (13.0 %)
White
189 (6.6 %)
Two or More
150 (5.3 %)
Asian
29 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Allentown City SD
Phone:	(484)765-5001
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,852
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	141.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1,042

Grade 10 731

Grade 11 545

Grade 12 534