Allentown, Pennsylvania, boasts a vibrant high school sports scene, offering numerous opportunities for student-athletes and fostering community spirit. Here’s an overview of the athletic programs at some of the city’s prominent high schools.
William Allen High School
Located at 126 N 17th St, William Allen High School provides a diverse range of sports activities, including cross country, hockey, lacrosse, football, golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball, swimming, wrestling, and basketball. The school’s athletics department emphasizes both skill development and sportsmanship. For more information, visit their website at allenathletics.org.
Louis E. Dieruff High School
Situated at 815 North Irving Street, Dieruff High School offers a comprehensive athletics program. Boys’ sports include baseball, basketball, football, golf, indoor track and field, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling. Girls’ sports encompass basketball, competitive spirit, golf, indoor track and field, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. The school’s mascot is the Huskies. More details can be found at allentownsd.org/DieruffHS.
Allentown Central Catholic High School
Located at 301 N Fourth Street, Allentown Central Catholic High School offers athletic programs that emphasize self-confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The school provides opportunities in various sports for both boys and girls, with teams competing at freshman, junior varsity, and varsity levels. The school is a member of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (EPC18), which promotes fair competition and good sportsmanship among its 18 member schools. For more information, visit acchs.info/athletics.
Salisbury High School
Located at 500 East Montgomery Street, Salisbury High School, home of the Falcons, offers a variety of athletic programs. The school is part of the Colonial League and provides opportunities in sports such as baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, and wrestling. For more information, visit their website at salisburysd.org.
These schools exemplify Allentown’s commitment to fostering athletic excellence and community engagement through their diverse sports programs.

