Northern Lehigh High School is a public high school located in Slatington, Pennsylvania. The school is the high school in Northern Lehigh School District, and serves students in ninth through 12th grades ...
Serving 502 students in grades 9-12, Northern Lehigh Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northern Lehigh High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 25.9 square miles in and around Slatington, PA. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northern Lehigh Sr. High School's student population of 502 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1981
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Living, learning, and leading to make every story better.
School Rankings
Northern Lehigh Sr. High School 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 Northern Lehigh Sr. High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1840 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
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
19%
16%
Black
2%
14%
White
74%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
59%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Lehigh Sr. High School's ranking?
Northern Lehigh Sr. High School is ranked #1840 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northern Lehigh Sr. High School?
502 students attend Northern Lehigh Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Northern Lehigh Sr. High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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 10/10/2025
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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