Louis E Dieruff HS

1,914 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Louis E. Dieruff High School, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serves a diverse student body as one of the major high schools within the Allentown School District. The school is known for its strong emphasis on community spirit and pride, often rallying around its mascot, the Husky. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Dieruff High School provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics and performing arts to various student-led clubs and organizations. The school focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that encourages students to develop leadership skills and engage with their local community. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and personal growth, Dieruff remains a central pillar in the educational landscape of the Lehigh Valley.

1,914

Total Students

115.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Louis E Dieruff HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	1,414
Black	217
Asian	18
Two or More	88
American Indian	1

Hispanic
1,414 (73.9%)
Black
217 (11.3%)
White
176 (9.2%)
Two or More
88 (4.6%)
Asian
18 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Allentown City SD
Phone:	(484)765-5501
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,914
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 502

Grade 10 464

Grade 11 490

Grade 12 458