Northwestern Lehigh High School

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Northwestern Lehigh High School ranks 165 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northwestern Lehigh High School is a public high school serving 695 students in grades 9-12 in the rural community of New Tripoli, Pennsylvania. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement, graduation rates, and low dropout rates.

Northwestern Lehigh High School's academic excellence is evident in its Keystone Exam proficiency rates, which are significantly higher than the state averages, particularly in Literature (77.1% proficient or better), Biology (56.4%), and Algebra I (44.5%). Compared to nearby schools like Kutztown Area Senior High School and Brandywine Heights High School, Northwestern Lehigh High School maintains a competitive edge, outperforming on these key metrics. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 98.2% and a remarkably low dropout rate of 0.1% further highlight its commitment to student success.

While Northwestern Lehigh High School's academic performance is exceptional, the school's student population is predominantly White (88.06%), with relatively low racial diversity compared to nearby schools like Whitehall High School and Northampton Area High School. Additionally, the school serves a more affluent community, with only 14.39% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to schools like Panther Valley Junior/Senior High School and Lehighton Area High School, which have higher percentages of students from low-income families. These demographic differences may have implications for resource allocation and the availability of support services for a more diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6493 Route 309
New Tripoli, PA 18066-2038

(610) 298-8661

District: Northwestern Lehigh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
165^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,019

Feeder schools for Northwestern Lehigh High School:

Elementary:	Northwestern Lehigh Elementary School
	Weisenberg Elementary School
Middle:	Northwestern Lehigh Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 695

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northwestern Lehigh High School ranks better than 75.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.84. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Northwestern Lehigh 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 (88.1%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwestern Lehigh High School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Northwestern Lehigh High School employs 54.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwestern Lehigh High School is $22,019.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Northwestern Lehigh High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Lehigh High School 165^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Northwestern Lehigh High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Northwestern Lehigh School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Lehigh School District 137^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northwestern Lehigh High School

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Rank History for all students at Northwestern Lehigh High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	72.14	153^rd	583	73.8%
2004	81.68	92^nd	590	84.4%
2005	58.05	289^th	593	51.3%
2006	74.96	133^rd	604	78.0%
2007	66.14	227^th	615	63.1%
2009	79.65	91^st	632	85.6%
2010	54.63	351^st	649	45.9%
2011	82.97	56^th	660	91.5%
2012	72.99	171^st	664	74.2%
2013	69.03	165^th	591	72.1%
2014	75.93	108^th	580	81.4%
2015	63.46	303^rd	680	55.4%
2016	74.78	176^th	677	74.0%
2017	77.96	132^nd	663	80.1%
2018	76.52	154^th	673	77.1%
2019	85.47	58^th	693	91.6%
2021	69.08	195^th	537	63.7%
2022	71.35	200^th	634	68.5%
2023	73.84	165^th	674	75.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwestern Lehigh High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.82	248^th	652	62.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Northwestern Lehigh High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.39	176^th	502	64.9%

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Rank History for White students at Northwestern Lehigh High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.29	201^st	577	65.2%

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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 Northwestern Lehigh High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	891	1	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	906
1989	908	2	6	11	0	n/a	n/a	927
1990	904	4	5	13	0	n/a	n/a	926
1991	924	1	6	15	0	n/a	n/a	946
1992	935	2	6	13	0	n/a	n/a	956
1993	646	2	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	662
1994	641	4	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	661
1995	671	6	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	686
1996	671	6	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	686
1997	714	5	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	727
1998	731	5	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	742
1999	743	8	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	762
2000	732	4	4	9	1	n/a	n/a	750
2001	741	6	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	760
2002	737	11	11	12	0	n/a	n/a	771
2003	737	11	11	12	0	n/a	n/a	771
2004	765	6	11	13	1	n/a	n/a	796
2005	734	7	13	11	0	n/a	n/a	765
2006	751	6	13	15	0	n/a	n/a	785
2007	782	6	6	20	2	n/a	n/a	816
2008	757	9	6	18	3	n/a	n/a	793
2009	749	4	7	20	4	n/a	n/a	784
2010	752	6	8	22	4	n/a	n/a	792
2011	739	6	7	25	5	0	0	782
2012	684	7	7	30	4	0	1	733
2013	652	6	3	28	3	0	0	692
2014	680	8	7	31	4	1	1	732
2015	675	8	9	36	3	1	1	733
2016	687	8	12	35	2	1	2	747
2017	689	8	12	35	2	1	2	749
2018	678	6	15	41	2	0	1	743
2019	686	5	12	48	1	0	4	756
2020	661	7	9	47	0	0	3	727
2021	642	4	13	46	2	0	9	716
2022	645	5	8	42	4	0	10	714
2023	612	11	8	45	5	0	14	695

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 Northwestern Lehigh High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	906	63.5	14.2	n/a
1989	927	59.3	15.6	n/a
1990	926	65.3	14.1	0
1991	946	67.0	14.1	n/a
1992	956	67.2	14.2	n/a
1993	662	40.3	16.4	n/a
1994	661	41.0	16.1	n/a
1995	686	43.3	15.8	n/a
1996	686	43.3	15.8	n/a
1997	727	47.1	15.4	n/a
1998	742	48.4	15.3	n/a
1999	762	50.6	15.1	n/a
2000	750	49.6	15.1	3.3
2001	760	50.3	15.1	5.1
2002	771	48.7	15.8	5.8
2003	771	48.7	15.8	5.8
2004	796	53.5	14.9	4.6
2005	765	51.9	14.7	5.9
2006	785	53.8	14.6	5.7
2007	816	55.5	14.7	15.4
2008	793	55.5	14.3	14.4
2009	784	58.5	13.4	17.2
2010	792	56.7	13.9	7.6
2011	782	53.1	14.7	9.6
2012	733	49.6	14.7	12.7
2013	692	52.8	13.0	11.8
2014	732	50.5	14.4	9.7
2015	733	50.0	14.6	11.9
2016	747	51.0	14.6	16.3
2017	749	50.7	14.7	10.8
2018	743	53.6	13.8	10.1
2019	756	56.0	13.4	10.7
2020	727	54.5	13.3	11.1
2021	716	53.0	13.4	10.8
2022	714	55.2	12.9	11.1
2023	695	54.7	12.6	14.4

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 Northwestern Lehigh High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	906	63.5	14.2	n/a
1989	927	59.3	15.6	n/a
1990	926	65.3	14.1	0
1991	946	67.0	14.1	n/a
1992	956	67.2	14.2	n/a
1993	662	40.3	16.4	n/a
1994	661	41.0	16.1	n/a
1995	686	43.3	15.8	n/a
1996	686	43.3	15.8	n/a
1997	727	47.1	15.4	n/a
1998	742	48.4	15.3	n/a
1999	762	50.6	15.1	n/a
2000	750	49.6	15.1	3.3
2001	760	50.3	15.1	5.1
2002	771	48.7	15.8	5.8
2003	771	48.7	15.8	5.8
2004	796	53.5	14.9	4.6
2005	765	51.9	14.7	5.9
2006	785	53.8	14.6	5.7
2007	816	55.5	14.7	15.4
2008	793	55.5	14.3	14.4
2009	784	58.5	13.4	17.2
2010	792	56.7	13.9	7.6
2011	782	53.1	14.7	9.6
2012	733	49.6	14.7	12.7
2013	692	52.8	13.0	11.8
2014	732	50.5	14.4	9.7
2015	733	50.0	14.6	11.9
2016	747	51.0	14.6	16.3
2017	749	50.7	14.7	10.8
2018	743	53.6	13.8	10.1
2019	756	56.0	13.4	10.7
2020	727	54.5	13.3	11.1
2021	716	53.0	13.4	10.8
2022	714	55.2	12.9	11.1
2023	695	54.7	12.6	14.4

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 Northwestern Lehigh High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$211 (1.2%)	$16,905 (98.8%)	$17,116
2020	$206 (1.1%)	$18,364 (98.9%)	$18,570
2021	$225 (1.2%)	$18,610 (98.8%)	$18,835
2022	$932 (4.2%)	$21,087 (95.8%)	$22,019

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwestern Lehigh High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 58^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 165^th of 674 High schools	16.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Northwestern Lehigh High School)	86.1	44.5	41.6%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Northwestern Lehigh High School)	81.5	56.4	25.1%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Northwestern Lehigh High School)	89.4	77.1	12.3%
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	756	695	8.1%
African American	5	11	120%
American Indian	1	5	400%
Asian	12	8	33.3%
Hispanic	48	45	6.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	686	612	10.8%
Two or More Races	4	14	250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.7%	14.4%	3.7%

Schools Near Northwestern Lehigh 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
Northwestern Lehigh High School	Public	9-12	6493 Route 309	New Tripoli	18066	Lehigh County	Northwestern Lehigh School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 298-8661	695	55	12.6	14.4%	612 (88.1%)	11 (1.6%)	45 (6.5%)	8 (1.2%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.0%)	73.8	165^th of 674 public high schools	75.5%		71.3	200^th of 634 public high schools	68.5%	35	44.5	56.4	77.1	$22,019	$932	$21,087
Lehigh Career and Technical Institute	Public	9-12	4500 Education Park Drive	Schnecksville	18078	Lehigh County	Lehigh Career and Technical Institute	No	No	No	No	(610) 799-1323	33	93	.3	97.0%	27 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.1%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (9.1%)	35.6	477^th of 674 public high schools	29.2%		34	481^st of 634 public high schools	24.1%	4	13.3	42.2	57.9
Northern Lehigh Senior High School	Public	9-12	1 Bulldog Ln	Slatington	18080	Lehigh County	Northern Lehigh School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 767-9832	487	36	13.4	68.4%	383 (78.6%)	3 (0.6%)	79 (16.2%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.1%)	44.9	423^rd of 674 public high schools	37.2%		45.4	419^th of 634 public high schools	33.9%	4	25.3	53.4	52.2	$20,661	$1,327	$19,334
Parkland High School	Public	9-12	2700 N Cedar Crest Blvd	Allentown	18104	Lehigh County	Parkland School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 351-5600	3,220	217	14.8	25.4%	1,931 (60.0%)	188 (5.8%)	581 (18.0%)	387 (12.0%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	127 (3.9%)	83.4	90^th of 674 public high schools	86.6%		77.9	131^st of 634 public high schools	79.3%	41	55.0	64.0	80.9	$19,830	$641	$19,189
Lehighton Area High School	Public	9-12	1 Indian Lane	Lehighton	18235	Carbon County	Lehighton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 377-6180	660	64	10.2	52.3%	581 (88.0%)	8 (1.2%)	47 (7.1%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	15 (2.3%)	41.2	450^th of 674 public high schools	33.2%		45.7	415^th of 634 public high schools	34.5%	35	18.5	50.0	55.4	$14,217	$1,327	$12,890
Palmerton Area High School	Public	9-12	3525 Fireline Rd	Palmerton	18071	Carbon County	Palmerton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 826-3155	482	40	11.9	30.9%	430 (89.2%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (8.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	67.7	231^st of 674 public high schools	65.7%		77.7	136^th of 634 public high schools	78.5%	95	43.0	60.4	65.2	$15,441	$319	$15,121
Whitehall High School	Public	9-12	3800 Mechanicsville Rd	Whitehall	18052	Lehigh County	Whitehall-Coplay School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 437-5081	1,459	91	15.9	84.6%	698 (47.8%)	130 (8.9%)	496 (34.0%)	71 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (4.3%)	50.3	379^th of 674 public high schools	43.8%		67.1	231^st of 634 public high schools	63.6%	148	17.3	46.8	70.1	$17,343	$1,000	$16,343
Brandywine Heights High School	Public	9-12	103 Old Topton Rd	Mertztown	19539	Berks County	Brandywine Heights Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 682-5102	439	42	10.4	22.1%	397 (90.4%)	4 (0.9%)	21 (4.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	78.4	124^th of 674 public high schools	81.6%		75.9	156^th of 634 public high schools	75.4%	32	44.8	68.3	73.8	$25,240	$1,055	$24,185
Kutztown Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	50 Trexler Ave	Kutztown	19530	Berks County	Kutztown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 683-7346	434	36	12.2	28.6%	371 (85.5%)	5 (1.2%)	41 (9.4%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.3%)	88.6	51^st of 674 public high schools	92.4%		89.4	28^th of 634 public high schools	95.6%	23	58.2	73.2	82.4	$23,774	$1,000	$22,774
Northampton Area High School	Public	9-12	1619 Laubach Ave	Northampton	18067	Northampton County	Northampton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 262-7812	1,862	118	15.7	31.4%	1,483 (79.6%)	67 (3.6%)	251 (13.5%)	12 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (2.6%)	67	240^th of 674 public high schools	64.4%		58.3	314^th of 634 public high schools	50.5%	74	42.6	54.7	69.3	$17,471	$534	$16,937

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwestern Lehigh High School

How many students attend Northwestern Lehigh High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 695 students attended Northwestern Lehigh High School.

Is Northwestern Lehigh High School a good school?

Northwestern Lehigh High School ranks 165^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Northwestern Lehigh High School in?

Northwestern Lehigh School District

What is the racial makeup of Northwestern Lehigh High School?

Students at Northwestern Lehigh High School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Northwestern Lehigh High School?

Northwestern Lehigh High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Northwestern Lehigh Elementary School
Elementary : Weisenberg Elementary School
Middle : Northwestern Lehigh Middle School

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