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Allentown City SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
21
Schools
15,928
Students
$22,334
Per-Pupil Spend
+56% nat'l
96.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+44pp vs nat'l
72.6%
Graduation Rate
-13.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Allentown City SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 15,928 students across 21 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 72.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,334 is above average for a US public school district. 96% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (21)
Elementary Schools14 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El SchKG–05813
Central El SchKG–05662
Hiram W Dodd El SchKG–05636
Jackson Early Childhood CenterKG–KG240
Jefferson El SchKG–05524
Lehigh Parkway El SchKG–05278
Luis A. Ramos El SchKG–05625
Mosser El SchKG–05482
Muhlenberg El SchKG–05488
Ritter El SchKG–05409
Roosevelt El SchKG–05532
Sheridan El Sch01–05560
Union Terrace El SchKG–05658
Washington El Sch01–05346
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Francis D Raub MS06–08909
Harrison-Morton MS06–08733
South Mountain MS06–081,007
Trexler MS06–08820
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Building 21 Allentown09–12439
Louis E Dieruff HS09–121,915
William Allen HS09–122,852
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,334+56% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
29%
State
52.7%
Local (property tax)
29.0%
Federal
18.3%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
21
Schools
15,928
Students
96%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate72.6%
Opportunity Score39/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,334 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 21 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 72.6%, graduation is 13.9 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
96% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Allentown City SD?
Allentown City SD has 21 public schools, serving a total of 15,928 students.
What is the graduation rate for Allentown City SD?
The graduation rate is 72.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Allentown City SD spend per student?
Allentown City SD spends $22,334 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Allentown City SD?
96% of students in Allentown City SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Allentown City SD?
No, Allentown City SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Allentown City SD serve?
Allentown City SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Allentown City SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Allentown City SD is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.