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Southern Lehigh Sr. High School

5800 Main St
Center Valley, PA 18034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,056 students in grades 9-12, Southern Lehigh Sr. High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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: 1,056 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in PA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Southern Lehigh Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Southern Lehigh Sr. High School's student population of 1,056 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,056 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 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
Southern Lehigh Sr. High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Lehigh Sr. High School is 0.32, 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)
#37 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southern Lehigh Sr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southern 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.
84%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southern 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.
<50%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southern 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
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southern 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
8%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southern 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
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southern 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
82%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southern 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
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southern 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 Southern Lehigh Sr. High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Southern Lehigh Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Southern 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
12%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southern 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
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southern Lehigh Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 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 Southern Lehigh Sr. High School's ranking?
Southern Lehigh Sr. High School is ranked #37 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Southern Lehigh Sr. High School often compared to?
Southern Lehigh Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkland High School, Emmaus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Lehigh Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Lehigh Sr. High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southern Lehigh Sr. High School?
1,056 students attend Southern Lehigh Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Southern Lehigh Sr. High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Lehigh Sr. High School?
Southern Lehigh Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southern Lehigh Sr. High School offer ?
Southern Lehigh Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southern Lehigh Sr. High School part of?
Southern Lehigh Sr. High School is part of Southern Lehigh School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,056 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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