- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lehighton, PA
Lehighton Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Lehighton Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421350001315
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lehighton Area Hs earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lehighton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lehighton Area Hs has class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lehighton Area Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lehighton, PA.
School address
District: Lehighton Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421350001315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Lehighton Area Hs shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 78.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 421350001315 · Lehighton, PA High · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 9.8:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lehighton Area Elementary Center (1,005 students)
Lehighton Area Hs shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 78.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lehighton Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lehighton Area
Lehighton Area Elementary Center
1,005 students
- This school
Lehighton Area Hs
630 students
- Lehighton Area
Lehighton Area Ms
478 students
What this shows Lehighton Area Hs reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lehighton Area Hs compares
Lehighton Area Hs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 16% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,076
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Lehighton Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lehighton Area Sd reports $16,076 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lehighton Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehighton Area Elementary Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehighton Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lehighton Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lehighton Area Hs
How many students attend Lehighton Area Hs?
Lehighton Area Hs has 630 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lehighton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lehighton Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Lehighton Area Hs is 9.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lehighton Area Hs?
48.8% of students at Lehighton Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lehighton Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Lehighton Area Hs is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Lehighton, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lehighton Area Hs?
Lehighton Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lehighton Area Hs rank among public schools in Lehighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lehighton Area Hs ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lehighton, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lehighton Area Sd?
Besides Lehighton Area Hs, Lehighton Area Sd also operates Lehighton Area Elementary Center (1,005 students) and Lehighton Area Ms (478 students). See the Lehighton Area Sd district page for the complete list.