Enrollment
502
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Slatington, PA
Northern Lehigh Shs
Federal NCES profile for Northern Lehigh Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421767002818
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Lehigh Shs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Slatington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Lehigh Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Lehigh Shs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Slatington, PA.
School address
District: Northern Lehigh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421767002818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northern Lehigh Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northern Lehigh Shs
Northern Lehigh Shs is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Slatington, Pennsylvania, enrolling 502 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 502 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 150 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Northern Lehigh Sd also operates Slatington El Sch (487 students) and Peters El Sch (389 students) alongside Northern Lehigh Shs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northern Lehigh Shs compares
Northern Lehigh Shs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 18% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,532
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Northern Lehigh Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northern Lehigh Sd, which includes Northern Lehigh Shs.
$18,532
Per student
+3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.5%
State 38.0%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Northern Lehigh Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slatington El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peters El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Lehigh Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Lehigh Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Northern Lehigh Shs
How many students attend Northern Lehigh Shs?
Northern Lehigh Shs has 502 students enrolled. It is a high school in Slatington, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Lehigh Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Lehigh Shs is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Lehigh Shs?
68.4% of students at Northern Lehigh Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Lehigh Shs?
The largest demographic group at Northern Lehigh Shs is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Slatington, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Lehigh Shs?
Northern Lehigh Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northern Lehigh Shs rank among public schools in Slatington?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Lehigh Shs ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Slatington, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Slatington on the city page.
Is Northern Lehigh Shs a good school?
Northern Lehigh Shs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Northern Lehigh Sd?
Besides Northern Lehigh Shs, Northern Lehigh Sd also operates Slatington El Sch (487 students), Peters El Sch (389 students), and Northern Lehigh Ms (238 students). See the Northern Lehigh Sd district page for the complete list.
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