Louis E Dieruff HS

Louis E Dieruff High School is a public high school in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is part of the Allentown City School District. There are about 1,800 to 1,900 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 17:1. This helps create a structured but welcoming learning environment. Louis E Dieruff High School has a full academic program that includes Advanced Placement® classes and tests. About 16% of students take AP® classes, and the school also has career-focused and college-preparatory pathways. The school also gives the SAT and ACT tests to help students get ready for college. The student body is very diverse, with about 91% of students being minorities. The school serves a community where all students are poor, which is in line with its mission to make education available to everyone. About 16% of students are good at math and 44% are good at reading/ELA for the 2025–2026 school year. Louis E Dieruff High School is the 497th best high school in Pennsylvania. It is one of three full-service high schools in the district. The school is in a well-established urban neighborhood and is continuing to build on its strengths in diversity, access to academics, and preparing students for future educational opportunities.

Everyone at Louis E. Dieruff High School is very excited! The school is getting a big upgrade. They plan to spend between $15 million and $18 million to rebuild the practice field, which will give students a state-of-the-art space and may even host a girls' flag football team. The project should be done in 21 months, with construction starting in the fall of 2026. Also, the school's Learning Dome has been updated with new software and portable workstations with VR headsets, which give students hands-on learning experiences.

Q1. Does the school support students' creativity?

Ans. Yes, students are given chances to do creative work and think critically to solve problems in the real world.

Q2. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Yes, of course! Older students can help younger ones by teaching them how to work together, support each other, and be leaders.

Q3. What does the school do to help students get ready for college?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests, and there are resources and help available for planning for college.

Q4. Are there clubs that can get students more involved?

Ans. Yes, students can join a number of clubs that help them learn, work together, and grow as people.

Q5. Does the school value differences?

Ans. Yes, Dieruff High welcomes all of its students, no matter what their background is.