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Louis E Dieruff High School

Allentown City SD · Lehigh County · 815 N Irving St, Allentown, PA 18109.0

(484)765-5501

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2/10
#556
Rank 556 out of 625
Top 89%
English Language Arts2/10 · #553 · 12th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #547 · 13th percentile
Science1/10 · #574 · 7th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Dieruff High School sits in the heart of Allentown's East Side, serving a diverse, working-class community that's seen a lot of change as the Lehigh Valley has grown into one of Pennsylvania's busiest economic corridors. Families who choose Dieruff are often deeply rooted in the neighborhood, and the school reflects the area's cultural richness — particularly its large Latino population. Academics are a real challenge here, and families looking for a strong support system alongside rigorous expectations may want to explore what programs and resources the school offers before enrolling.

Student Demographics

363 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
262 (72%)
African American
40 (11%)
White
31 (9%)
Multiple Races
24 (7%)
Asian
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners69 (19%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged258 (71%)
Students with Disabilities62 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,914
Enrollment
115.5
Teachers (FTE)
16.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

82.5%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.

8
AP Courses
offered
3%
AP Participation
of students
57
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 Programs9/10 · #107 · 84th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found