Parkland SD

Located at 1210 Springhouse Road in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Parkland School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a thriving suburban community within the greater Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area. Operating twelve public schools, the non-charter district provides comprehensive educational services spanning from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Parkland’s modern educational framework is designed to guide students seamlessly through every stage of their academic journey, offering structured learning environments that promote both foundational skills in early childhood and rigorous college- and career-readiness in the upper grades.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, Parkland School District educates a student body of nearly 10,000 pupils, comprising 5,177 male and 4,819 female scholars. The district benefits from a culturally diverse student population, with notable representation across White, Hispanic, Asian, Black, and multiracial backgrounds. To foster a supportive and high-achieving learning environment, Parkland employs a massive staffing network of nearly 3,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This dedicated workforce includes approximately 1,358 FTE teachers, 213 instructional aides, and over 1,400 support staff members, ensuring low student-to-educator ratios, strong classroom assistance, and comprehensive district-wide support services for researchers, parents, and students alike.