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Northern Lehigh Sr. High School

1 Bulldog Ln
Slatington, PA 18080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 487 students in grades 9-12, Northern Lehigh Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Northern Lehigh Sr. High School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
487 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Northern Lehigh Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Lehigh Sr. High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1346 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northern Lehigh Sr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northern Lehigh Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northern Lehigh Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northern Lehigh Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northern Lehigh Sr. High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northern Lehigh Sr. High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northern Lehigh Sr. High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northern Lehigh Sr. High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northern Lehigh Sr. High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northern Lehigh Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northern Lehigh Sr. High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Northern Lehigh Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northern Lehigh Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northern Lehigh Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northern Lehigh Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Lehigh Sr. High School's ranking?
Northern Lehigh Sr. High School is ranked #1346 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Northern Lehigh Sr. High School often compared to?
Northern Lehigh Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitehall High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Lehigh Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Northern Lehigh Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northern Lehigh Sr. High School?
487 students attend Northern Lehigh Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Northern Lehigh Sr. High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Lehigh Sr. High School?
Northern Lehigh Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern Lehigh Sr. High School offer ?
Northern Lehigh Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northern Lehigh Sr. High School part of?
Northern Lehigh Sr. High School is part of Northern Lehigh School District.

School Reviews
5   10/6/2012
I graduated from SHS in 1964 and always found myself wellprepared to compete in my college classes and then in the world of business and the non-profit sector. Susan J. Kern
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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