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Emmaus High School

East Penn SD · Lehigh County · 500 Macungie Ave, Emmaus, PA 18049.0

(610)965-1651

8/10
#163
Rank 163 out of 625
Top 26%
English Language Arts8/10 · #129 · 80th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #221 · 65th percentile
Science8/10 · #184 · 70th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Emmaus High School sits in the heart of the Lehigh Valley, a region that's grown into one of Pennsylvania's most desirable places to raise a family — close enough to Philadelphia and New York for weekend trips, but with a genuinely small-town feel that's hard to fake. The school shines especially in English, where it ranks in the 80th percentile statewide, making it a solid fit for families who value strong humanities and communication skills alongside a well-rounded academic experience. If you're drawn to tree-lined borough streets, a tight-knit community vibe, and a school that consistently punches above its weight in a competitive state, Emmaus is worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

643 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
423 (66%)
Hispanic
109 (17%)
African American
48 (7%)
Multiple Races
34 (5%)
Asian
26 (4%)
Other
3 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners8 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged168 (26%)
Students with Disabilities105 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,855
Enrollment
219
Teachers (FTE)
13:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

95.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

2
AP Courses
offered
1.9%
AP Participation
of students
54
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #183 · 73rd percentile

60 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found