Best Public Schools in Zip Code 18109

The 18109 zip code area of Allentown, Pennsylvania is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 2 alternative charter schools, all part of the Allentown City School District. This district is ranked 550 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant academic challenges for the schools in this area.

Among the standout schools, Executive Education Academy Charter School and Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School have relatively stronger test scores compared to the district and state averages, particularly in math and English language arts. However, the majority of schools in the 18109 zip code area, including the traditional public schools, struggle academically, with low test scores across subjects. This is likely due to the high poverty levels in the area, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.06% to 100%.

Despite the academic challenges, the high schools and alternative schools in the 18109 zip code area maintain consistent graduation rates around 87.9% and low dropout rates around 1.4%, indicating that they are providing students with the support they need to complete their education. The significant variation in spending per student, from $1,968 at Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School to $19,476 at Mosser Elementary School, is noteworthy, though it's unclear whether the higher spending is translating into better academic outcomes.