Ephrata Sr. High School

803 Oak Blvd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,317 students in grades 9-12, Ephrata Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ephrata Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Ephrata Sr. High School's student population of 1,317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,317 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
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School Rankings

Ephrata Sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ephrata Sr. High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#267 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ephrata Sr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ephrata Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ephrata Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ephrata Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ephrata Sr. High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
14%
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White
79%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Ephrata Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Ephrata Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ephrata Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ephrata Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ephrata Sr. High School's ranking?
Ephrata Sr. High School is ranked #267 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ephrata Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Ephrata Sr. High School is 87%, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ephrata Sr. High School?
1,317 students attend Ephrata Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ephrata Sr. High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ephrata Sr. High School?
Ephrata Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ephrata Sr. High School offer ?
Ephrata Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ephrata Sr. High School part of?
Ephrata Sr. High School is part of Ephrata Area School District.

School Reviews

5   1/11/2007
The academic programs at Ephrata are available in all shapes and sizes. There are students of all abilities and interests. Their German Language program is excellant. The music department is Eprhata's pride. They have roughly 100 students in concert band and about 60 in concert orchestra, and a gigantic choir. There are 2, possibly 3 art teachers at the school and they teach a wide variety of art classes to all students. Ephrata is not known for it's sports, but there are many athletic teams including the State Champion Ice Hockey team and the the back-to-back State Champion Girls Bowling team. There is a wide range of after school extracurricular actives for students with all interests. They have many scholarships available. They give out the highest amount of scholarship money in Lancaster County. The school is currently getting air-conditioning installed which should be ready by fall 2007. The school and recreation fields are usually in fairly good condition. There is a high level of parent involvement at Ephrata with a PTA and in other ways.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - dandy

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 87% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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