Louis E. Dieruff High School

Louis E. Dieruff High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
815 N Irving St,  Allentown, PA
Allentown City School District
3.4
4.7
1,880 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
109
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
23
Math
18
English
24
Reading
23
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
47.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
222:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.9%
Female
45.1%
Hispanic
72.3%
Black
12.1%
White
9.1%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University 144 Students
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 141 Students
Penn State 119 Students
Moravian University 104 Students
Lehigh Carbon Community College 96 Students
Lehigh University 92 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 90 Students
Northampton Community College 83 Students
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 78 Students
DeSales University 72 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 80 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Business 60 Students
Biology 55 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Finance 19 Students
Accounting 16 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 162 Reviews
2.0 Senior
3/17/2025
Overall the experience shows the lack of attention the district and many guardians seem to have.I had some good times but it was overshadowed by the lack of safety.
5.0 Parent
10/17/2024
They offered my daughter the dual college program and i was very thankful! The guidance counselor Mrs.Cosme was nothing short of amazing!!!!
3.0 Senior
9/18/2024
Even though I'm relatively new to the school, I've had mostly positive experiences. The teachers are supportive and genuinely interested in my academic and personal goals. The classes are manageable as long as you stay on top of the work, and I feel comfortable asking questions when I need help. While I do wish the school offered a dance class, I really enjoy the theater and orchestra classes. Despite the school's size, I still feel like I have a sense of community.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
5.0 other
8/2/2023
Dieruff is a school I had a wonderful experience at! I went there all 4 years of high school. I made friends, and the teachers were all supportive of me and anything I was going through. I did have things going on emotionally at that time that were unrelated to the school, and all of the teachers, c...
5.0 parent
5/5/2023
i love this school!! my kids love it aswell
4.0 parent
10/29/2012
Dieruff staff are terrific I went to Dieruff and so did my kids. It is not just this school but the whole Allentown School district that have a problem because of transient students , that the scores are so low. Parents constantly move/ change schools and then do not get involved in their education....

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Louis E. Dieruff High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Allentown, PA and is served by the Allentown City School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 1,880 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Louis E. Dieruff High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $263,014. Discover additional schools in the area, like Salisbury Senior High School, Building 21 Allentown, William Allen High School, and more. Learn more about what Allentown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Louis E. Dieruff High School.

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