The East Penn School District is located in the Lehigh Valley's metropolitan area which has a total population of a half million people. With proximity to New York City, Philadelphia, the Pocono Mount...
The East Penn School District is located in the Lehigh Valley's metropolitan area which has a total population of a half million people. With proximity to New York City, Philadelphia, the Pocono Mountains and the New Jersey shore, East Penn is an ideal location that is experiencing residential and business growth. Click here for a map of the East Penn School District. For driving directions, click here. Click here for more information about the District's buildings. Students and ProgramsThe K-12 enrollment in September of 2007 was 8061 which included 3365 elementary, 1865 at the two middle schools and 2831 at the senior high. The Pennsylvania Department of Education has projected continued growth. East Penn is noted for its academic excellence. Of the Class of 2007, 54% are attending four-year colleges or universities, 22% are attending two-year colleges and 3% are attending business, nursing or technical schools for a total of 79% seeking higher education. Nineteen advanced placement courses and 20 honors courses are offered at the high school. There are classes for special needs students and academically gifted on all levels. Student activities include dramatics and musical performances as well as an active club program. At the secondary level, 22 varsity and 12 junior varsity sports are offered with over one-third of the students participating.