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Northwestern Lehigh School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,892 students in Northwestern Lehigh School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Northwestern Lehigh School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,892 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Northwestern Lehigh School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.59
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
15%
# Black Students
24 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,719 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
91%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
134
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
120
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
145
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
155
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
142
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
168
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
156
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,311 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,073 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,311
$23,696
Spending / Student
$22,073
$23,119
Best Northwestern Lehigh School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Lehigh High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6493 Route 309
New Tripoli, PA 18066
(610) 298-8661
New Tripoli, PA 18066
(610) 298-8661
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: #22.
Weisenberg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2665 Golden Key Rd
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 298-8661
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 298-8661
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Lehigh Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6636 Northwest Rd
New Tripoli, PA 18066
(610) 298-8661
New Tripoli, PA 18066
(610) 298-8661
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Northwestern Lehigh Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6493 Route 309
New Tripoli, PA 18066
(610) 298-8661
New Tripoli, PA 18066
(610) 298-8661
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwestern Lehigh School District?
Northwestern Lehigh School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,892 students.
What is the rank of Northwestern Lehigh School District?
Northwestern Lehigh School District is ranked #185 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northwestern Lehigh School District?
91% of Northwestern Lehigh School District students are White, 4% 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 Northwestern Lehigh School District?
Northwestern Lehigh School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Northwestern Lehigh School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,073 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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