Serving 2,984 students in grades 9-12, William Allen High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,984 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 77% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
William Allen High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Allen High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Allen High School?
The graduation rate of William Allen High School is 77%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend William Allen High School?
2,984 students attend William Allen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of William Allen High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Allen High School?
William Allen High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Allen High School offer ?
William Allen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William Allen High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,984 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 77% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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