Salisbury High School is a public high school located in Salisbury Township, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is the only high school within the Salisbury Township School District.
Serving 546 students in grades 9-12, Salisbury 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Salisbury SHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Allentown, PA, covering an area of approximately 11.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 2.9 miles and the furthest point reaching up to 4.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salisbury Sr. High School's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
546 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Salisbury 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 Salisbury Sr. High School is 0.63, which is more 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
#1373 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salisbury Sr. High School's ranking?
Salisbury Sr. High School is ranked #1373 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Salisbury Sr. High School often compared to?
Salisbury Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkland High School, Emmaus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salisbury Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Salisbury Sr. High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Salisbury Sr. High School?
546 students attend Salisbury Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Salisbury Sr. High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salisbury Sr. High School?
Salisbury Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Salisbury Sr. High School offer ?
Salisbury Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Salisbury Sr. High School part of?
Salisbury Sr. High School is part of Salisbury Township School District.
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