Emmaus HS

2,842 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Emmaus High School, located in the borough of Emmaus, Pennsylvania, is the sole secondary school serving the East Penn School District. Serving a large student body, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and vocational-technical opportunities through a partnership with the Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. The campus is known for its expansive facilities and a deeply rooted school spirit that centers on its successful athletic programs, notably in sports like soccer, football, and cross-country.

Beyond academics and athletics, Emmaus High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, offering numerous clubs, performing arts programs, and community service initiatives that encourage student engagement. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school emphasizes preparing its students for higher education and professional career paths while fostering a supportive environment that balances rigorous performance standards with a focus on student well-being and diversity.

2,842

Total Students

181.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emmaus HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,885
Hispanic	499
Black	186
Asian	120
Two or More	143
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

White
1,885 (66.3%)
Hispanic
499 (17.6%)
Black
186 (6.5%)
Two or More
143 (5.0%)
Asian
120 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.2%)
American Indian
3 (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:	East Penn SD
Phone:	(610)965-1651
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,842
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	181.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 689

Grade 10 717

Grade 11 684

Grade 12 752