Academics
East Penn School District is noted for its academic excellence as measured by post-graduate collegiate admissions. As of the Class of 2011, 55% of Emmaus High School graduates attended four-year colleges or universities, 24% attended two-year colleges and 3% entered business, nursing or technical schools for a total of 82 percent pursuing higher education following graduation.
East Penn School District also has one of the most developed advanced placement programs in eastern Pennsylvania. 19 advanced placement courses and 23 honors courses are offered at Emmaus High School. Also reflecting the quality of its academic programs and the intelligence of its students, Emmaus High School has won more Scholastic Scrimmage championships than any Lehigh Valley high school in the history of this popular academic quiz show.
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