2,501 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Erie High School, located at 3325 Cherry St in Erie, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary comprehensive public high school for the Erie City School District. Following a major consolidation effort in 2017 that merged the district's former individual high schools (Central, East, Strong Vincent, and Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy), the school was established to provide a centralized educational hub for the city’s diverse student population. The campus offers a robust array of academic programs, ranging from standard core curricula and Advanced Placement (AP) courses to specialized vocational and technical training through its integration with the district's career and technical education initiatives.

Beyond its academic offerings, Erie High School places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, boasting a wide variety of varsity sports teams, arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school is deeply rooted in the community, often acting as a focal point for city-wide events and fostering a spirit of "Erie Pride." By consolidating resources, the school aims to provide its students with modernized facilities, equitable access to technology, and a more comprehensive support system to prepare them for post-secondary education and workforce readiness.
2,501
Total Students
180.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Erie HS
Demographic Student Count
White886
Hispanic316
Black1,048
Asian116
Two or More127
American Indian7
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    1,048 (41.9%)
  • White
    886 (35.4%)
  • Hispanic
    316 (12.6%)
  • Two or More
    127 (5.1%)
  • Asian
    116 (4.6%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
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: Erie City SD
Phone: (814)874-6200
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 180.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 871
Grade 10 680
Grade 11 477
Grade 12 473

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Erie HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 9871
Grade 10680
Grade 11477
Grade 12473
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Erie HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,15846.3%
Male1,34353.7%