Serving 653 students in grades 9-12, Northwestern Lehigh High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 653 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Northwestern Lehigh High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwestern Lehigh High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Northwestern Lehigh High School's ranking?
Northwestern Lehigh High School is ranked #357 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Northwestern Lehigh High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwestern Lehigh High School?
The graduation rate of Northwestern Lehigh High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northwestern Lehigh High School?
653 students attend Northwestern Lehigh High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Northwestern Lehigh High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwestern Lehigh High School?
Northwestern Lehigh High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwestern Lehigh High School offer ?
Northwestern Lehigh High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwestern Lehigh High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 653 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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