How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Northern Lehigh SHS | Palmerton Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Slatington, PA | Palmerton, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 502 | 478 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.8% | 39.3% |
| 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 | Northern Lehigh SHS | Palmerton Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,849 | $17,184 |
| District | Northern Lehigh SD | Palmerton Area SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Northern Lehigh SHS | Palmerton Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.7% | 87.2% |
| African American | 2.4% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% | 9.8% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 1.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Northern Lehigh SHS | Palmerton Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 5 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 235:1 | 246:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.2% | 19.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 43 |
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.