Ephrata Senior High School

Ephrata Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
803 Oak Blvd,  Ephrata, PA
Ephrata Area School District
3.7
4.2
1,304 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
105
Full Time Teachers
105
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
71%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
342:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
78.9%
Hispanic
11.4%
Two or more races
3.8%
Black
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
Penn State 161 Students
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 139 Students
Temple University 109 Students
University of Pittsburgh 91 Students
Messiah University 70 Students
Drexel University 65 Students
Penn State Berks 62 Students
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 59 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 56 Students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 64 Students
Nursing 62 Students
Biology 58 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Economics 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Early Childhood Education 25 Students
Finance 22 Students
Education 22 Students
Accounting 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 220 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/5/2025
My overall experience at Ephrata has been positive. I have been attending the Ephrata school district since Kindergarten and it has prepared me for the High-school level here at EHS. The teachers, involvement, safety, student life, and culture that is provided here has allowed me to thrive in this environment. I feel confidently prepared for my next steps towards college because of my Ephrata education.
5.0 Alum
1/8/2025
I had a great high school experience! Plenty of different extracurriculars to chose from and find my people!
5.0 Senior
12/9/2024
Over the last 4 years, I have grown with this school and watched it transform. I have gotten to grow with my classmates and become ready for my next steps in life.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/10/2022
Offers many programs geared towards what each individual student wants to do when they graduate. Not just the normal push for college. So many elective classes. Teachers and staff that care for the students.
3.0 student
12/22/2013
As a senior who's put up with this school for 3 years, I believe that it's only average. The Arts in Ephrata are spectacular, but the school itself still has lots of wiggle room in their budgeting skills (Their art programs are poorly funded, the teachers usually have to fund it themselves.) The par...
5.0 student
10/29/2009
5.0 student
3/25/2008

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Ephrata Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ephrata, PA, in the Ephrata neighborhood, and is served by the Ephrata Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 1,304 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Ephrata Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $354,832. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hinkletown Mennonite School, Lititz Christian School, Linden Hall, and more. Learn more about what Ephrata has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ephrata Senior High School.

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