Emmaus High School
- Public
- EMMAUS, PA
Public School
Emmaus High School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- EMMAUS, PA
- Rating 3.77 out of 5 388 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade B
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Emmaus High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
79%
Percent Proficient - Math
65%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1220
752 responses
Average ACT
28
99 responses
AP Enrollment
20%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$75,750
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,139
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$200,500
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
76%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 42 responsesPoll
69%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 42 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,836
Free or Reduced Lunch
23%
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 45 responses82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 45 responses80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 45 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$88,861
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.5%
53%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 51 responses63%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 51 responses61%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 51 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$16,223 / year
National
$12,23993%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 57 responses47%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 57 responses74%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 57 responsesSimilar Schools
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Emmaus High School Reviews
Rating 3.77 out of 5 388 reviews
Honestly, if you find the right teachers and the right people I definitely enjoyed Emmaus. The teachers and guidance counselors are always there to help and there are plenty of resources if you need help such as going during homerooms, peer tutors, and study clubs. The music + theater departments are top notch in my opinion (one of our plays got nominated for several Freddys), and we have a varied art department with classes such as ceramics, drawing/painting, AP Art History, and more. We also offer classes at the Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment levels which are very good.
However, Emmaus is a very big school, and while it’s not something that the school can fix the high amount of students can cause a lot of traffic in the halls/lunch area as well as stretch teachers thin during study halls. The rapid shifts in procedure after/during the pandemic (9 periods to A/B schedule) also made the experience less stable, but the new principal is trying to set things right. I liked it.
However, Emmaus is a very big school, and while it’s not something that the school can fix the high amount of students can cause a lot of traffic in the halls/lunch area as well as stretch teachers thin during study halls. The rapid shifts in procedure after/during the pandemic (9 periods to A/B schedule) also made the experience less stable, but the new principal is trying to set things right. I liked it.
I was really nervous to start high school, but once I got settled and met some new friends it wasn’t so bad. All of the teachers I have had are super nice and actually care about your success in their class. EHS has a lot of class options which is pretty cool because you get a say in what you are learning. They also have a lot of after school activities including clubs and sports. There is a club for everyone whether you like Esports or rocket building. However, because the school has over 3,000 students, sports and theater can be very competitive. Another issue with our large student body is behavioral problems. This past year all but two bathrooms were locked due to fights, vandalism, and vaping. But besides those few negative things, Emmaus High School is a good school. I have made many good connections with my teachers and have had wonderful opportunities arise for me through the school. Also the food is bad, they have good pizza. I would give EHS a solid 9/10.
I've had a really good experience at Emmaus High School! I've had countless opportunities for the things I'm interested in, including the school newspaper (through which I have participated in three journalism conferences, won an award in a contest, and gotten lots of good experience for my future career in journalism), the art-literary magazine, the world language programs, and multiple other clubs and activities. The school offers classes on every possible subject, so it's sometimes difficult to choose between different classes to take. The faculty and staff are wonderful, and always work to build connections with the students. I've made so many lasting connections and friendships with my teachers and peers at Emmaus, and had an amazing experience these past 4 years overall.