Saucon Valley Senior High School

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Saucon Valley Senior High School ranks 134 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Saucon Valley Senior High School is a public high school located in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, serving 648 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Southern Lehigh School District, which is ranked 80 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Saucon Valley Senior High School consistently performs well academically, with significantly higher proficiency rates on the Keystone Exams compared to the state average. In 2022-2023, the school had 53.1% proficiency in Algebra I, 56.8% in Biology, and 76.4% in Literature, all well above the state averages. The school also maintains an exceptional 97.0% 4-year graduation rate and a very low 0.4% dropout rate, both significantly better than the state averages. While the student population is predominantly White (76.85%), the school has a relatively diverse student body, with 12.65% Hispanic, 4.63% Asian, and 1.54% African American students.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Liberty High School and Southern Lehigh Senior High School, Saucon Valley Senior High School stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. However, the school's data also suggests potential challenges, such as a declining racial diversity and a relatively affluent student population, with only 19.6% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the state average.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2100 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055-2499

(610) 838-7001

District: Saucon Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
134^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,845

Feeder schools for Saucon Valley Senior High School:

Elementary:	Saucon Valley Elementary School
Middle:	Saucon Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 648

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.9%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Asian:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Saucon Valley Senior High School ranks better than 80.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.33. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Saucon Valley Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.9%), Hispanic (12.7%), Asian (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saucon Valley Senior High School is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Saucon Valley Senior High School employs 47.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saucon Valley Senior High School is $24,845.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Saucon Valley Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Saucon Valley Senior High School 134^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Saucon Valley Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Saucon Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Saucon Valley School District 80^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Saucon Valley Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Saucon Valley Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	81.83	91^st	583	84.4%
2004	79.60	107^th	590	81.9%
2005	71.88	160^th	593	73.0%
2006	75.94	118^th	604	80.5%
2007	71.91	157^th	615	74.5%
2008	72.16	151^st	621	75.7%
2009	56.05	319^th	632	49.5%
2010	63.57	265^th	649	59.2%
2011	67.65	238^th	660	63.9%
2012	62.75	286^th	664	56.9%
2013	86.95	31^st	591	94.8%
2014	83.60	60^th	580	89.7%
2015	84.37	60^th	680	91.2%
2016	83.72	58^th	677	91.4%
2017	84.25	59^th	663	91.1%
2018	83.90	60^th	673	91.1%
2019	85.00	64^th	693	90.8%
2022	79.07	116^th	634	81.7%
2023	77.33	134^th	674	80.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saucon Valley Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.06	252^nd	652	61.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Saucon Valley Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.17	211^th	502	58.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Saucon Valley Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.43	46^th	252	81.7%

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Rank History for White students at Saucon Valley Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.02	185^th	577	67.9%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Saucon Valley Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	454	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
1989	416	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
1990	519	5	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	536
1991	508	3	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	524
1992	547	1	1	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	568
1993	576	2	2	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	598
1994	571	1	2	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	587
1995	650	2	2	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
1996	650	2	2	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
1997	635	2	4	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	659
1998	666	1	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	685
1999	675	1	3	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	698
2000	723	0	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	733
2001	750	2	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	764
2002	734	8	3	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	761
2003	734	8	3	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	761
2004	715	8	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	742
2005	751	10	8	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	782
2006	764	8	12	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	796
2007	762	11	14	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	808
2008	762	21	15	24	0	n/a	n/a	1	823
2009	761	19	13	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	821
2010	728	20	10	36	0	n/a	n/a	1	795
2011	722	23	9	30	0	0	0	0	784
2012	694	19	9	27	0	0	2	0	751
2013	671	21	8	25	0	0	1	0	726
2014	684	20	13	26	0	0	2	0	745
2015	692	18	16	36	0	0	5	0	767
2016	661	16	14	38	0	0	8	0	737
2017	660	19	22	43	0	0	9	0	753
2018	652	16	28	45	0	0	14	0	755
2019	626	21	33	51	0	0	9	0	740
2020	620	19	37	62	0	0	12	0	750
2021	595	16	31	68	1	0	13	0	724
2022	546	13	28	79	0	0	24	0	690
2023	498	10	30	82	0	0	28	0	648

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Saucon Valley Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	462	31.2	14.8	n/a
1989	424	29.6	14.3	n/a
1990	536	37.5	14.2	0
1991	524	37.2	14.0	n/a
1992	568	35.0	16.2	n/a
1993	598	36.0	16.6	n/a
1994	587	35.0	16.8	n/a
1995	675	40.0	16.9	n/a
1996	675	40.0	16.9	n/a
1997	659	43.0	15.3	n/a
1998	685	44.0	15.6	n/a
1999	698	45.0	15.5	n/a
2000	733	47.0	15.6	7.4
2001	764	47.0	16.3	7.7
2002	761	52.5	14.5	6.3
2003	761	52.5	14.5	6.3
2004	742	52.0	14.3	9
2005	782	54.5	14.3	6.1
2006	796	54.5	14.6	19.5
2007	808	53.5	15.1	6.3
2008	823	54.6	15.1	6.1
2009	821	56.7	14.5	7.7
2010	795	57.0	13.9	12.3
2011	784	56.0	14.0	11.4
2012	751	56.5	13.2	12.8
2013	726	56.9	12.7	12.7
2014	745	56.4	13.2	15.3
2015	767	57.0	13.4	19.9
2016	737	60.0	12.2	21.3
2017	753	57.5	13.0	18.3
2018	755	57.5	13.1	21.5
2019	740	57.2	12.9	18.1
2020	750	54.2	13.8	19.6
2021	724	53.7	13.4	17.3
2022	690	51.2	13.4	19
2023	648	47.2	13.7	19.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Saucon Valley Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	462	31.2	14.8	n/a
1989	424	29.6	14.3	n/a
1990	536	37.5	14.2	0
1991	524	37.2	14.0	n/a
1992	568	35.0	16.2	n/a
1993	598	36.0	16.6	n/a
1994	587	35.0	16.8	n/a
1995	675	40.0	16.9	n/a
1996	675	40.0	16.9	n/a
1997	659	43.0	15.3	n/a
1998	685	44.0	15.6	n/a
1999	698	45.0	15.5	n/a
2000	733	47.0	15.6	7.4
2001	764	47.0	16.3	7.7
2002	761	52.5	14.5	6.3
2003	761	52.5	14.5	6.3
2004	742	52.0	14.3	9
2005	782	54.5	14.3	6.1
2006	796	54.5	14.6	19.5
2007	808	53.5	15.1	6.3
2008	823	54.6	15.1	6.1
2009	821	56.7	14.5	7.7
2010	795	57.0	13.9	12.3
2011	784	56.0	14.0	11.4
2012	751	56.5	13.2	12.8
2013	726	56.9	12.7	12.7
2014	745	56.4	13.2	15.3
2015	767	57.0	13.4	19.9
2016	737	60.0	12.2	21.3
2017	753	57.5	13.0	18.3
2018	755	57.5	13.1	21.5
2019	740	57.2	12.9	18.1
2020	750	54.2	13.8	19.6
2021	724	53.7	13.4	17.3
2022	690	51.2	13.4	19
2023	648	47.2	13.7	19.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Saucon Valley Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$34 (0.2%)	$20,825 (99.8%)	$20,859
2020	$76 (0.4%)	$20,985 (99.6%)	$21,061
2021	$428 (1.8%)	$23,292 (98.2%)	$23,720
2022	$1,214 (4.9%)	$23,631 (95.1%)	$24,845

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saucon Valley Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 64^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 134^th of 674 High schools	10.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Saucon Valley Senior High School)	82.8	53.1	29.7%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Saucon Valley Senior High School)	82.6	56.8	25.8%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Saucon Valley Senior High School)	89.9	76.4	13.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	740	648	12.4%
African American	21	10	52.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	33	30	9.1%
Hispanic	51	82	60.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	626	498	20.4%
Two or More Races	9	28	211.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.1%	19.6%	1.5%

Schools Near Saucon Valley Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Saucon Valley Senior High School	Public	9-12	2100 Polk Valley Rd	Hellertown	18055	Northampton County	Saucon Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 838-7001	648	47	13.7	19.6%	498 (76.9%)	10 (1.5%)	82 (12.7%)	30 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.3%)	77.3	134^th of 674 public high schools	80.1%		79.1	116^th of 634 public high schools	81.7%	18	53.1	56.8	76.4	$24,845	$1,214	$23,631
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts	Public, Charter	9-12	321 E. Third St	Bethlehem	18015	Northampton County	Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts	Yes	No	No	Yes	(610) 868-2971	563	56	10.0		340 (60.4%)	61 (10.8%)	110 (19.5%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.9%)	74.2	158^th of 674 public high schools	76.6%		89.3	30^th of 634 public high schools	95.3%	128	32.9	55.2	93.4	$15,962	$1,909	$14,053
Southern Lehigh Senior High School	Public	9-12	5800 Main St	Center Valley	18034	Lehigh County	Southern Lehigh School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 282-1421	1,056	59	17.9	12.6%	869 (82.3%)	17 (1.6%)	82 (7.8%)	68 (6.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	15 (1.4%)	88	56^th of 674 public high schools	91.7%		88.1	37^th of 634 public high schools	94.2%	19	63.0	69.4	50.0	$20,939	$398	$20,541
Liberty High School	Public	9-12	1115 Linden St	Bethlehem	18018	Northampton County	Bethlehem Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 691-7200	2,640	160	16.5	50.1%	987 (37.4%)	280 (10.6%)	1,253 (47.5%)	50 (1.9%)	7 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	61 (2.3%)	27.5	519^th of 674 public high schools	23.0%		49.9	389^th of 634 public high schools	38.6%	130	17.3	34.8	50.3	$15,688	$944	$14,744
Salisbury Senior High School	Public	9-12	500 E Montgomery St	Allentown	18103	Lehigh County	Salisbury Township School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 797-4107	524	35	14.7	32.8%	310 (59.2%)	22 (4.2%)	124 (23.7%)	16 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (9.7%)	59.4	301^st of 674 public high schools	55.3%		47.9	403^rd of 634 public high schools	36.4%	102	33.0	52.1	67.8	$46	$01	$45
Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School	Public	9-12	3300 Chester Avenue	Bethlehem	18020	Northampton County	Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School	No	No	No	No	(610) 866-8013	14	37	.3	28.6%	8 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Freedom High School	Public	9-12	3149 Chester Ave	Bethlehem	18020	Northampton County	Bethlehem Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 867-5843	1,753	111	15.7	37.7%	797 (45.5%)	175 (10.0%)	672 (38.3%)	78 (4.4%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	22 (1.3%)	28.9	513^th of 674 public high schools	23.9%		55.1	347^th of 634 public high schools	45.3%	166	15.7	36.4	52.1	$17,351	$1,147	$16,204
Louis E Dieruff High School	Public	9-12	815 N Irving St	Allentown	18109	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(484) 765-5501	1,915	107	17.9	88.9%	175 (9.1%)	231 (12.1%)	1,385 (72.3%)	20 (1.0%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (5.2%)	15.9	573^rd of 674 public high schools	15.0%		9.1	572^nd of 634 public high schools	9.8%	1	15.9	15.3	44.0	$16,105	$2,686	$13,418
Building 21 Allentown	Public, Magnet	9-12	265 Lehigh St	Allentown	18102	Lehigh County	Allentown City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(484) 765-4400	439	28	15.6	97.3%	31 (7.1%)	61 (13.9%)	322 (73.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.0%)	6.3	623^rd of 674 public high schools	7.6%					(n/a)	4.2	10.4	30.6	$15,890	$2,650	$13,239
Palisades High School	Public	9-12	35 Church Hill Rd	Kintnersville	18930	Bucks County	Palisades School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 847-5131	462	44	10.4	23.2%	423 (91.6%)	7 (1.5%)	20 (4.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	59.1	303^rd of 674 public high schools	55.0%		77.9	132^nd of 634 public high schools	79.2%	171	44.4	55.9	55.3	$37,590	$307	$37,283

Frequently Asked Questions about Saucon Valley Senior High School

What district is Saucon Valley Senior High School in?

Saucon Valley School District

What is the racial makeup of Saucon Valley Senior High School?

Students at Saucon Valley Senior High School are 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Saucon Valley Senior High School a good school?

Saucon Valley Senior High School ranks 134^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Saucon Valley Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 648 students attended Saucon Valley Senior High School.

What schools feed into Saucon Valley Senior High School?

Saucon Valley Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Saucon Valley Elementary School
Middle : Saucon Valley Middle School

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