For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,188 students in Lehighton Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Lehighton Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,188 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Lehighton Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#364 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.57
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
183 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
38 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
1,869 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
85%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
39
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
170
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
156
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
140
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
167
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
194
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
161
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
206
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
166
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
132
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
195
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
161
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,714 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,291 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,714
$23,665
Spending / Student
$18,291
$23,089
Best Lehighton Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lehighton Area High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Indian Lane
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6180
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6180
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Lehighton Area Elementary Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3 Indian Ln
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-7880
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-7880
Grades: PK-5
| 973 students
Rank: #33.
Lehighton Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Beaver Run Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6535
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6535
Grades: 6-8
| 561 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lehighton Area SD School District?
Lehighton Area SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,188 students.
What is the rank of Lehighton Area SD School District?
Lehighton Area SD School District is ranked #351 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lehighton Area SD School District?
85% of Lehighton Area SD School District students are White, 8% 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 Lehighton Area SD School District?
Lehighton Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Lehighton Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,291 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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