Northern Lehigh School District

The Northern Lehigh School District consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students in the Northern Lehigh area. The district faces a mix of challenges and opportunities, with some schools performing well academically while others struggle, particularly in the context of significant socioeconomic disadvantages.

Northern Lehigh Senior High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 90.4% and a low dropout rate of 1.8%, but its Keystone Exam proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature are below state averages. In contrast, Slatington Elementary School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 100%, yet its PSSA test scores in Math and English Language Arts are generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, suggesting the school is performing well academically given the challenges it faces.

Northern Lehigh Middle School has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 10.4, which could contribute to more personalized attention and support for students. However, the school's PSSA Math scores for 7th grade are above the district and state averages, while the 8th grade Math scores are below, indicating a need to focus on improving Math performance in the higher grades. Overall, the district's ranking of 411 out of 606 in Pennsylvania and the 2-star rating from SchoolDigger suggest room for improvement, and the district should work to address these challenges and implement data-driven, equity-focused strategies to enhance student outcomes and school performance across all its schools.