Moonpreneur Icon

Parkland HS

2700 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA, 18104

Top 10% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 3 of 202 in Pennsylvania

See top schools in Allentown

About Parkland HS

Allentown, Pennsylvania is home to Parkland High School, a public high school. The Parkland School District only has one high school, and it serves students in grades 9 through 12. The school has between 3,200 and 3,300 students and about 15 students for every teacher. This helps make the academic environment broad and structured. There are a lot of different academic options at Parkland High School, like Advanced Placement® classes and tests. About 30% of students are in AP® classes. The school also gives students the SAT and ACT tests to help them get ready for college and plan for their future.There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. About 42% of them are minorities and 35% come from low-income families. For the school year 2025–2026, 55% of students are good at math and 81% are good at reading and ELA. The fact that Parkland High School is the 97th best school in Pennsylvania shows how well it does in school. Parkland High School is in a safe suburban area where the school culture is lively. It is still doing well in academics, advanced classes, and getting students ready for future educational opportunities. This school is the best school in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Parkland HS Contact Information

Address

2700 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA, 18104

View on Map

Phone

(610) 351-5600

Call Now

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 81%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 81% in Math and 55% in Reading.
212
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3242
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Parkland HS

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

Read More

Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

Read More

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM to 2:53 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 57.56%
Asian 12.71%
Hispanic 18.82%
Black 6.14%
Two+ Races 4.63%
Native Am. 0.09%
White
57.56%
Asian
12.71%
Hispanic
18.82%
Black
6.14%
Two+ Races
4.63%
Native Am.
0.09%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 3242
46.36%
1503 Female
53.64%
1739 Male

Student Population

3242 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

270 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Map

Latest News

Parkland High School is starting a huge expansion project that will add 30 new classrooms, 16 state-of-the-art labs, and better traffic flow. The project is expected to be done by December 2027. The $68 million project is meant to deal with rising enrollment and cut down on overcrowding.

FAQ

Q1. Does Parkland High School give students chances to be creative?

Ans. Yes, students can work on projects and do activities that help them think creatively and solve problems.


Q2. Are there programs that help students stay healthy?

Ans. Of course! Through counseling and wellness programs, the school helps students' mental, emotional, and social health.


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

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests and get help with planning for college and applying.


Q4. Are there chances to improve your teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.


Q5. Does Parkland High encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can help out with community programs and volunteer projects to learn about civic duty.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

What Parents Say

Parkland HS

If you’re a parent, please share the highlights of your experience with Parkland HS

terms and conditions
Feedback

DISCLAIMER

The information provided about schools is for general reference only and may not be 100% accurate or up to date. We recommend contacting the respective school directly to confirm the latest details and ensure accuracy.