Lehighton Area School District

The Lehighton Area School District in Pennsylvania operates three schools: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The district's schools demonstrate a consistent level of performance, with the Lehighton Area High School standing out as a strong performer, ranking 198 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, the district's schools show varying levels of proficiency on standardized tests. The elementary school has PSSA proficiency rates ranging from 40-68% across Math, Science, and English Language Arts, while the middle school has lower PSSA proficiency rates, ranging from 20.9-54.1%. However, the high school excels on Keystone Exams, with proficiency rates of 52.1% in Algebra I, 69.8% in Biology, and 62.2% in Literature for the 2023-2024 school year.

The district faces some socioeconomic challenges, with a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.24% to 55.01% across the three schools. Despite these challenges, the district maintains relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 10.2 to 13.5 students per teacher, and spends between $14,217 and $15,612 per student, suggesting a commitment to providing quality resources and support for its students.