Northern Lehigh Shs
School Overview
Northern Lehigh Shs is a public school located in Slatington, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Northern Lehigh School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, about 62% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 512 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 42 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 512 students are attending Northern Lehigh Shs. By gender, there are 286 and 226 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Northern Lehigh Shs offers the gifted and talented program. Total 18 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Total | 18 | 10 | 8 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 42 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Northern Lehigh Shs and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 85.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 42 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 42 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 7.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 7.1% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 256 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 5,190 Households |
| Population | 13,035 |
| Male | 6,853 |
| Female | 6,224 |
| Child Population | 3,888 |
| Total Housing Units | 5,454 Units |
| Average House Value | $171,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $868 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.60% |
| Average Household Income | $64,339 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.76% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Northern Lehigh Shs offers 5 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 60 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 86 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Northern Lehigh Shs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 5 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 60 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 9 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 7 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 55 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 86 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Northern Lehigh School District
In Northern Lehigh School District, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.