Serving 654 students in grades 9-12, Lehighton Area High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lehighton Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Lehighton Area High School's student population of 654 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lehighton Area High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lehighton Area High School often compared to?
Lehighton Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmerton Area High School, Jim Thorpe Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lehighton Area High School?
The graduation rate of Lehighton Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lehighton Area High School?
654 students attend Lehighton Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lehighton Area High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lehighton Area High School?
Lehighton Area High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lehighton Area High School offer ?
Lehighton Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lehighton Area High School part of?
Lehighton Area High School is part of Lehighton Area SD School District.
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