How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Jim Thorpe Area High School | Lehighton Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jim Thorpe, PA | Lehighton, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 490 | 630 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.3% | 48.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Jim Thorpe Area High School | Lehighton Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,236 | $16,076 |
| District | Jim Thorpe Area SD | Lehighton Area SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Jim Thorpe Area High School | Lehighton Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.1% | 84.1% |
| African American | 7.1% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.7% | 9.4% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 3.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Jim Thorpe Area High School | Lehighton Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 7 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 286:1 | 338:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.3% | 21.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 22 | 38 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.