Parkland High School
- Public
- ALLENTOWN, PA
Public School
Parkland High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- ALLENTOWN, PA
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 668 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
86%
Percent Proficient - Math
80%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1240
1,241 responses
Average ACT
29
160 responses
AP Enrollment
21%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$85,540
National
$64,994Median Rent
$1,468
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$245,900
National
$229,800Culture & Safety
Poll
94%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 54 responsesPoll
74%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 54 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
3,187
Free or Reduced Lunch
21%
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 68 responses90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 68 responses93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 68 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$87,768
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.8%
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 90 responses71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 90 responses79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 90 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$17,378 / year
National
$12,23993%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 102 responses70%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 102 responses80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 102 responsesSimilar Schools
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My experience at Parkland has been relatively good with a lot of new opportunities. The school has a lot of diverse clubs and activities that have helped me learn more about myself, develop professional skills, and my future plans. I’m a member of the FBLA chapter at my school which being a part of and being able to compete at state level has taught me so much and was a really enjoyable opportunity, especially coming back from a remote year. I’m also part of the Muslim student association at Parkland, which is an active club within the community. We competed at MIST Philly (muslim interscholastic tournament) where I was able to meet so many new people from different backgrounds in my competition. It was a fun weekend where I felt comfortable, involved, and with familiar people. Parkland High School’s leadership initiatives like student council, student senate, and student government are all amazing opportunities for anyone to apply and get involved, and empowers the student body.
I had an average experience at this high school. It is easy to get involved with extracurriculars, classes are well put together and class materials are prioritized by teachers. There was a major divide between white and non-white students however. This was, in some part, perpetuated by the systems set in place by the administration and faculty. The National Honors Society chapter at Parkland was headed by a coach, not a teacher with a background in academics. The Spanish department was headed by a white woman. When I attended, there were only a few teachers of color employed and one singular Black teacher. Overall, Parkland prepared me for college but I know for a fact, it has little to no commitment to diversity or cultural education.
Attending Parkland High School as a student has been overall a very positive experience. The teachers and administrators do a great job of facilitating respect between students and faculty, and most issues are handled responsibly by PHS staff. At a school with thousands of students, some bullying and harassment are inevitable, but the student body makes sure those incidents are few and far between. One thing the district could do better is to hire more diverse teachers. The students are around 50% white, but almost every single teacher is white. Parkland students would be much better set up for the real world if they had access to a wider variety of perspectives.