- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Tripoli, PA
Northwestern Lehigh Hs
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Lehigh Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421785002821
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Lehigh Hs earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in New Tripoli · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern Lehigh Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Lehigh Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Tripoli, PA.
School address
District: Northwestern Lehigh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421785002821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Northwestern Lehigh Hs shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 54.8 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 421785002821 · New Tripoli, PA High · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 12.2:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern Lehigh Ms (440 students)
Northwestern Lehigh Hs shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 54.8 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northwestern Lehigh Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northwestern Lehigh Hs
658 students
- Northwestern L
Northwestern Lehigh Ms
440 students
- Weisenberg El
Weisenberg El Sch
425 students
- Northwestern L
Northwestern Lehigh El Sch
396 students
What this shows Northwestern Lehigh Hs reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern Lehigh Hs compares
Northwestern Lehigh 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 77% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,920
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Northwestern Lehigh Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwestern Lehigh Sd reports $19,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwestern Lehigh Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Lehigh Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weisenberg El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern Lehigh El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern Lehigh Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Lehigh Hs
How many students attend Northwestern Lehigh Hs?
Northwestern Lehigh Hs has 658 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Tripoli, PA. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Lehigh Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Lehigh Hs is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 Northwestern Lehigh Hs?
13.5% of students at Northwestern Lehigh Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern Lehigh Hs?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern Lehigh Hs is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in New Tripoli, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Lehigh Hs?
Northwestern Lehigh Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Northwestern Lehigh Hs rank among public schools in New Tripoli?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Lehigh Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Tripoli, 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 Northwestern Lehigh Sd?
Besides Northwestern Lehigh Hs, Northwestern Lehigh Sd also operates Northwestern Lehigh Ms (440 students), Weisenberg El Sch (425 students), and Northwestern Lehigh El Sch (396 students). See the Northwestern Lehigh Sd district page for the complete list.