Lehighton Area High School
School Overview
Lehighton Area High School is a public school located in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Lehighton Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, about 67% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 72% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 702 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 54 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 702 students are attending Lehighton Area High School. By gender, there are 365 and 337 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Lehighton Area High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 19 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 18 | 13 | 5 |
| Total | 19 | 14 | 5 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 54 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Lehighton Area High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 54 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 54 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 3.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.9% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 351 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 7,276 Households |
| Population | 17,149 |
| Male | 8,836 |
| Female | 8,622 |
| Child Population | 4,404 |
| Total Housing Units | 8,318 Units |
| Average House Value | $145,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $822 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.70% |
| Average Household Income | $56,125 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.04% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Lehighton Area High School offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 35 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 117 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Lehighton Area High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 35 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 12 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 9 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 23 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 117 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lehighton Area School District
In Lehighton Area School District, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in LEHIGHTON, Pennsylvania
2 private schools are serving students in LEHIGHTON, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.