Ephrata SHS

1,317 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,317

Total Students

97.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ephrata SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,039
Hispanic	150
Black	37
Asian	36
Two or More	50
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,039 (78.9 %)
Hispanic
150 (11.4 %)
Two or More
50 (3.8 %)
Black
37 (2.8 %)
Asian
36 (2.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Ephrata Area SD
Phone:	(717)721-1478
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 346

Grade 10 344

Grade 11 320

Grade 12 307