Northwestern Lehigh School District

6493 Route 309
New Tripoli, PA 18066-2038
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,919 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 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
1,919 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Northwestern Lehigh School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#174 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

47%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

62%
55%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

68%
57%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
9.4%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
4%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% White
91%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,382 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,019 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$44,930 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$52 MM
$43,758 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$26,382
$26,978

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$27,019
$26,274

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Northwestern Lehigh School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weisenberg Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2665 Golden Key Rd
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 298-8661
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Lehigh High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6493 Route 309
New Tripoli, PA 18066
(610) 298-8661
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Lehigh Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6636 Northwest Rd
New Tripoli, PA 18066
(610) 298-8661
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Northwestern Lehigh Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6493 Route 309
New Tripoli, PA 18066
(610) 298-8661
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northwestern Lehigh School District?
Northwestern Lehigh School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,919 students.
What is the rank of Northwestern Lehigh School District?
Northwestern Lehigh School District is ranked #176 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
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 equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Northwestern Lehigh School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,019 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,919 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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