Parkland SD

Parkland SD is a suburban district in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, serving 9,833 students across 12 schools with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 1.6% in the prior year, suggesting relative stability in the community.

Academic performance substantially exceeds state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 66.6% compared to the Pennsylvania average of 43.3%, while reading proficiency reaches 69.0% against a state average of 49.8%. The graduation rate of 95.2% significantly outpaces the state average of 89.5%, with a notably low dropout rate of 0.5%. Chronic absenteeism at 8.1% represents a data point worth monitoring relative to overall performance.

The student population reflects moderate diversity, with 56.1% White, 20.0% Hispanic, 13.5% Asian, and 5.2% Black students. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 32.9% of enrollment, while English learners account for 3.9% and students with disabilities represent 17.5%.

Financially, Parkland SD operates with a per-pupil spending of $21,172, approximately double the state average of $10,570. The $215.1 million budget relies heavily on local funding (76.8%), with smaller contributions from state (19.5%) and federal (3.6%) sources. This funding structure indicates a relatively affluent community base supporting above-average expenditure levels and contributing to the district's strong academic outcomes.