Serving 33 students in grades 9-12, Lehigh Career & Technical Institute ranks in the bottom 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 <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute's student population of 33 students has declined by 98% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lehigh Career & Technical Institute 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1460 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lehigh Career & Technical Institute's ranking?
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute is ranked #1460 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lehigh Career & Technical Institute often compared to?
Lehigh Career & Technical Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Parkland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lehigh Career & Technical Institute?
33 students attend Lehigh Career & Technical Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lehigh Career & Technical Institute students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Lehigh Career & Technical Institute offer ?
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lehigh Career & Technical Institute part of?
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute is part of Lehigh Career & Technical Institute School District.
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