Lehighton Area High School

Summary:

Lehighton Area High School is a public high school serving around 660 students in grades 9-12 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Northern Lehigh School District. The school has a predominantly white student population, but faces challenges with academic performance, high dropout rates, and a large percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Lehighton Area High School has struggled academically, with proficiency rates on the Keystone Exams significantly lower than the state averages in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. The school's academic performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 129 out of 680 high schools in 2014-2015 to 450 out of 674 high schools in 2022-2023. This trend is particularly concerning for the school's white students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania high schools on these exams.

In comparison to nearby schools, such as Northampton Area High School, Northwestern Lehigh High School, and Palmerton Area High School, Lehighton Area High School's academic performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher proficiency rates on the Keystone Exams and better overall statewide rankings. Despite increased spending per student at Lehighton Area High School, these improvements have not translated into better academic outcomes, suggesting a need for the school and district to examine the allocation and effectiveness of their resources.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1 Indian Lane
       Lehighton, PA  18235-1137


(610) 377-6180

District: Lehighton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
450th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,217 Help


Feeder schools for Lehighton Area High School:

Elementary:    Lehighton Area Elementary Center
Middle:    Lehighton Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  660

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Hispanic:
7.1%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lehighton Area High School ranks worse than 66.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.16. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lehighton Area High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lehighton Area High School is 10.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lehighton Area High School is $14,217.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lehighton Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lehighton Area High School 450th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Lehighton Area High School in the ranking list.)

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Lehighton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lehighton Area School District 420th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lehighton Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Lehighton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.55 367th 583 37.0%
2004 50.31 341st 590 42.2%
2005 56.83 300th 593 49.4%
2006 40.14 446th 604 26.2%
2007 57.95 317th 615 48.5%
2008 49.90 375th 621 39.6%
2009 71.74 170th 632 73.1%
2010 31.21 523rd 649 19.4%
2011 70.89 199th 660 69.8%
2012 68.90 226th 664 66.0%
2013 67.43 176th 591 70.2%
2014 59.92 265th 580 54.3%
2015 77.42 129th 680 81.0%
2016 50.57 427th 677 36.9%
2017 63.42 301st 663 54.6%
2018 58.69 364th 673 45.9%
2019 63.82 312th 693 55.0%
2021 67.25 210th 537 60.9%
2022 45.73 415th 634 34.5%
2023 41.16 450th 674 33.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lehighton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.85 511th 652 21.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lehighton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.60 318th 502 36.7%
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Rank History for White students at Lehighton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.62 462nd 577 19.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Lehighton Area High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 912 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 920
1989 880 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 884
1990 875 1 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 885
1991 823 1 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 832
1992 749 0 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 758
1993 727 0 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 736
1994 744 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1995 732 4 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1996 732 4 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1997 727 3 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 739
1998 723 5 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1999 712 4 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 723
2000 719 4 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 738
2001 728 3 8 3 2 n/a n/a 0 744
2002 781 2 9 5 2 n/a n/a 0 799
2003 781 2 9 5 2 n/a n/a 0 799
2004 758 4 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2005 794 4 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 815
2006 810 5 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 828
2007 807 7 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 826
2008 849 10 3 18 0 n/a n/a 2 882
2009 790 13 0 15 2 n/a n/a 3 823
2010 755 11 0 16 0 n/a n/a 1 783
2011 710 15 0 16 1 2 0 0 744
2012 672 24 0 27 1 2 0 0 726
2013 620 16 1 27 2 2 4 0 672
2014 644 18 1 32 1 2 3 0 701
2015 644 16 2 33 1 1 1 0 698
2016 596 14 1 26 1 0 7 0 645
2017 620 13 2 29 2 1 11 0 678
2018 640 13 5 31 1 2 13 0 705
2019 631 14 4 34 1 2 16 0 702
2020 653 13 7 45 1 2 22 0 743
2021 622 12 7 39 0 1 12 0 693
2022 577 10 6 49 1 2 9 0 654
2023 581 8 5 47 1 3 15 0 660

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 Lehighton Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 920 53.0 17.3 n/a
1989 884 51.0 17.3 n/a
1990 885 51.0 17.3 0
1991 832 51.0 16.3 n/a
1992 758 50.6 14.9 n/a
1993 736 46.5 15.8 n/a
1994 751 49.0 15.3 n/a
1995 743 50.0 14.9 n/a
1996 743 50.0 14.9 n/a
1997 739 52.0 14.2 n/a
1998 741 52.0 14.3 n/a
1999 723 52.0 13.9 n/a
2000 738 52.0 14.2 17.5
2001 744 52.0 14.3 13.6
2002 799 52.0 15.4 11.1
2003 799 52.0 15.4 11.1
2004 778 53.0 14.7 12.2
2005 815 53.0 15.4 10.9
2006 828 54.0 15.3 20
2007 826 54.0 15.3 17.9
2008 882 53.4 16.5 17.4
2009 823 54.9 15.0 22.6
2010 783 51.9 15.0 25.8
2011 744 50.7 14.6 29.7
2012 726 50.2 14.4 33.5
2013 672 50.2 13.3 34.4
2014 701 48.4 14.4 36.5
2015 698 50.0 13.9 36.8
2016 645 50.0 12.9 40.3
2017 678 50.1 13.5 36.3
2018 705 50.3 14.0 41.3
2019 702 50.4 13.9 44.3
2020 743 47.5 15.6 46.2
2021 693 44.6 15.5 43.9
2022 654 58.2 11.2 43.7
2023 660 64.3 10.2 52.3

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 Lehighton Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 920 53.0 17.3 n/a
1989 884 51.0 17.3 n/a
1990 885 51.0 17.3 0
1991 832 51.0 16.3 n/a
1992 758 50.6 14.9 n/a
1993 736 46.5 15.8 n/a
1994 751 49.0 15.3 n/a
1995 743 50.0 14.9 n/a
1996 743 50.0 14.9 n/a
1997 739 52.0 14.2 n/a
1998 741 52.0 14.3 n/a
1999 723 52.0 13.9 n/a
2000 738 52.0 14.2 17.5
2001 744 52.0 14.3 13.6
2002 799 52.0 15.4 11.1
2003 799 52.0 15.4 11.1
2004 778 53.0 14.7 12.2
2005 815 53.0 15.4 10.9
2006 828 54.0 15.3 20
2007 826 54.0 15.3 17.9
2008 882 53.4 16.5 17.4
2009 823 54.9 15.0 22.6
2010 783 51.9 15.0 25.8
2011 744 50.7 14.6 29.7
2012 726 50.2 14.4 33.5
2013 672 50.2 13.3 34.4
2014 701 48.4 14.4 36.5
2015 698 50.0 13.9 36.8
2016 645 50.0 12.9 40.3
2017 678 50.1 13.5 36.3
2018 705 50.3 14.0 41.3
2019 702 50.4 13.9 44.3
2020 743 47.5 15.6 46.2
2021 693 44.6 15.5 43.9
2022 654 58.2 11.2 43.7
2023 660 64.3 10.2 52.3

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 Lehighton Area High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $59 (0.4%) $13,810 (99.6%) $13,869
2020 $19 (0.2%) $12,556 (99.8%) $12,575
2021 $227 (1.8%) $12,695 (98.2%) $12,922
2022 $1,327 (9.3%) $12,890 (90.7%) $14,217

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lehighton Area High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 312th of 693 High schoolsRanks 450th of 674 High schools
 21.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Lehighton Area High School)66.918.5
 48.4%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Lehighton Area High School)6950
 19%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Lehighton Area High School)73.355.4
 17.9%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students702660
 6%
African American148
 42.9%
American Indian11
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic3447
 38.2%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White631581
 7.9%
Two or More Races1615
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.3%52.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lehighton Area High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 660 students attended Lehighton Area High School.

Students at Lehighton Area High School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Lehighton Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lehighton Area Elementary Center
Middle : Lehighton Area Middle School

Lehighton Area High School ranks 450th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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