Easton Area High School

Summary:

Easton Area High School is a public high school located in Easton, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,844 students. The school is part of the Bethlehem Area School District, which is ranked 413 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Easton Area High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 42.79% White, 16.74% African American, 30.66% Hispanic, and 4.82% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by Keystone Exam proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state average. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 19.9% in Algebra I, 42.8% in Biology, and 51.3% in Literature, compared to the state averages of 34.1%, 50.7%, and 65.3%, respectively. Additionally, Easton Area High School has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rate, from 90.8% in 2018-2019 to 86.2% in 2022-2023, and an increase in its dropout rate from 1.3% to 3.2% during the same period.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Saucon Valley Senior High School and Nazareth Area High School, Easton Area High School generally performs worse academically and has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 91.6% in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the lower academic performance and higher dropout rates observed at the school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2601 William Penn Hwy
       Easton, PA  18045-5267


(610) 250-2481

District: Easton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
484th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,765 Help


Feeder schools for Easton Area High School:

Elementary:    Cheston Elementary School
    Forks Elementary School
    March Elementary School
    Palmer Elementary School
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Middle:    Easton Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  2,844

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.8%
Hispanic:
30.7%
African American:
16.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Easton Area High School ranks worse than 71.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.65. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Easton Area High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Easton Area High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.8%), Hispanic (30.7%), African American (16.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Easton Area High School is 16.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Easton Area High School is $16,765.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Easton Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Easton Area High School 484th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Easton Area High School in the ranking list.)

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Easton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Easton Area School District 413th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Easton Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Easton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.42 429th 583 26.4%
2004 33.18 458th 590 22.4%
2005 44.39 407th 593 31.4%
2006 41.66 433rd 604 28.3%
2007 40.02 465th 615 24.4%
2008 31.77 498th 621 19.8%
2009 37.73 486th 632 23.1%
2010 41.62 468th 649 27.9%
2011 41.25 480th 660 27.3%
2012 47.31 433rd 664 34.8%
2013 24.81 498th 591 15.7%
2014 31.86 456th 580 21.4%
2015 49.56 429th 680 36.9%
2016 45.95 463rd 677 31.6%
2017 55.52 383rd 663 42.2%
2018 49.28 442nd 673 34.3%
2019 51.06 424th 693 38.8%
2021 34.40 413th 537 23.1%
2022 48.17 400th 634 36.9%
2023 34.65 484th 674 28.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Easton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.89 122nd 129 5.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Easton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.84 38th 85 55.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Easton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.53 521st 652 20.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Easton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.40 328th 502 34.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Easton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.56 82nd 112 26.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Easton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.61 152nd 260 41.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Easton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.23 159th 252 36.9%
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Rank History for White students at Easton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.06 388th 577 32.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Easton Area High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1309 106 28 29 0 n/a n/a -35 1437
1989 1158 119 38 37 0 n/a n/a 0 1352
1990 1134 89 38 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1288
1991 1122 118 45 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1313
1992 1136 108 37 47 0 n/a n/a 0 1328
1993 1174 112 34 46 0 n/a n/a 0 1366
1994 1099 142 41 47 0 n/a n/a 0 1329
1995 1161 170 38 53 0 n/a n/a 0 1422
1996 1161 170 38 53 0 n/a n/a 0 1422
1997 1199 195 38 72 0 n/a n/a 0 1504
1998 1276 187 38 80 0 n/a n/a 0 1581
1999 1277 199 43 81 1 n/a n/a 0 1601
2000 1798 258 43 116 0 n/a n/a 0 2215
2001 1808 266 55 126 0 n/a n/a 0 2255
2002 1948 383 56 201 4 n/a n/a 0 2592
2003 1948 383 56 201 4 n/a n/a 0 2592
2004 1934 405 61 233 5 n/a n/a 0 2638
2005 1991 491 74 281 1 n/a n/a 0 2838
2006 1947 523 99 345 3 n/a n/a 0 2917
2007 1929 571 93 393 5 n/a n/a 0 2991
2008 1880 547 93 419 0 n/a n/a 0 2939
2009 1757 503 95 465 3 n/a n/a 6 2829
2010 1743 589 95 481 2 n/a n/a 16 2926
2011 1640 542 108 503 2 0 12 0 2807
2012 1549 532 121 467 2 1 21 0 2693
2013 1494 518 133 444 3 1 38 0 2631
2014 1456 496 130 460 3 1 27 0 2573
2015 1404 531 125 483 1 0 49 0 2593
2016 1393 529 129 513 1 0 49 0 2614
2017 1414 525 124 601 2 0 60 0 2726
2018 1377 491 136 643 4 1 80 0 2732
2019 1382 498 161 668 5 2 94 0 2810
2020 1357 503 154 749 7 1 104 0 2875
2021 1322 503 158 772 3 3 114 0 2875
2022 1249 467 142 816 4 3 117 0 2798
2023 1217 476 137 872 1 7 134 0 2844

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Easton Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1437 77.1 18.6 n/a
1989 1352 83.0 16.2 n/a
1990 1288 86.0 14.9 0
1991 1313 81.9 16.0 n/a
1992 1328 75.9 17.4 n/a
1993 1366 74.0 18.5 n/a
1994 1329 77.0 17.3 n/a
1995 1422 88.0 16.2 n/a
1996 1422 88.0 16.2 n/a
1997 1504 92.0 16.3 n/a
1998 1581 100.5 15.7 n/a
1999 1601 106.0 15.1 n/a
2000 2215 148.0 15.0 5.5
2001 2255 154.0 14.6 8.9
2002 2592 161.0 16.1 14.7
2003 2592 161.0 16.1 14.7
2004 2638 166.0 15.9 9.4
2005 2838 176.0 16.1 13.5
2006 2917 185.0 15.8 18.5
2007 2991 184.0 16.3 24.7
2008 2939 216.0 13.6 25.2
2009 2829 213.0 13.3 29.5
2010 2926 218.5 13.3 36
2011 2807 196.2 14.3 36
2012 2693 188.0 14.3 34.2
2013 2631 183.0 14.3 39.8
2014 2573 176.6 14.5 42.1
2015 2593 167.0 15.5 44.8
2016 2614 170.0 15.3 46.1
2017 2726 165.5 16.4 39.3
2018 2732 164.0 16.6 40.8
2019 2810 167.0 16.8 39.3
2020 2875 164.5 17.4 40.5
2021 2875 159.5 18.0 50.6
2022 2798 163.5 17.1 34.5
2023 2844 169.5 16.7 91.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Easton Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1437 77.1 18.6 n/a
1989 1352 83.0 16.2 n/a
1990 1288 86.0 14.9 0
1991 1313 81.9 16.0 n/a
1992 1328 75.9 17.4 n/a
1993 1366 74.0 18.5 n/a
1994 1329 77.0 17.3 n/a
1995 1422 88.0 16.2 n/a
1996 1422 88.0 16.2 n/a
1997 1504 92.0 16.3 n/a
1998 1581 100.5 15.7 n/a
1999 1601 106.0 15.1 n/a
2000 2215 148.0 15.0 5.5
2001 2255 154.0 14.6 8.9
2002 2592 161.0 16.1 14.7
2003 2592 161.0 16.1 14.7
2004 2638 166.0 15.9 9.4
2005 2838 176.0 16.1 13.5
2006 2917 185.0 15.8 18.5
2007 2991 184.0 16.3 24.7
2008 2939 216.0 13.6 25.2
2009 2829 213.0 13.3 29.5
2010 2926 218.5 13.3 36
2011 2807 196.2 14.3 36
2012 2693 188.0 14.3 34.2
2013 2631 183.0 14.3 39.8
2014 2573 176.6 14.5 42.1
2015 2593 167.0 15.5 44.8
2016 2614 170.0 15.3 46.1
2017 2726 165.5 16.4 39.3
2018 2732 164.0 16.6 40.8
2019 2810 167.0 16.8 39.3
2020 2875 164.5 17.4 40.5
2021 2875 159.5 18.0 50.6
2022 2798 163.5 17.1 34.5
2023 2844 169.5 16.7 91.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Easton Area High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $420 (2.7%) $15,273 (97.3%) $15,693
2020 $419 (2.7%) $15,225 (97.3%) $15,644
2021 $614 (4.0%) $14,704 (96.0%) $15,318
2022 $1,125 (6.7%) $15,641 (93.3%) $16,765

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Easton Area High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 424th of 693 High schoolsRanks 484th of 674 High schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Easton Area High School)59.619.9
 39.7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Easton Area High School)58.142.8
 15.3%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Easton Area High School)68.851.3
 17.5%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students28102844
 1.2%
African American498476
 4.4%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian161137
 14.9%
Hispanic668872
 30.5%
Pacific Islander27
 250%
White13821217
 11.9%
Two or More Races94134
 42.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.3%91.6%
 52.3%


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Easton Area High School ranks 484th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Easton Area High School are 43% White, 31% Hispanic, 17% African American, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,844 students attended Easton Area High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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