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%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1346 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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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