- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hellertown, PA
Saucon Valley Shs
Federal NCES profile for Saucon Valley Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421173005352
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saucon Valley Shs earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hellertown · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Saucon Valley Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saucon Valley Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hellertown, PA.
School address
District: Saucon Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421173005352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Saucon Valley Shs held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 47.3 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 421173005352 · Hellertown, PA High · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 13.3:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Saucon Valley El Sch (627 students)
Saucon Valley Shs held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 47.3 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Saucon Valley Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Saucon Valley Shs
627 students
- Saucon Valley
Saucon Valley El Sch
627 students
- Saucon Valley
Saucon Valley Ms
599 students
What this shows Saucon Valley Shs reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saucon Valley Shs compares
Saucon Valley Shs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 68% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$20,972
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 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 4.0%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Saucon Valley Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saucon Valley Sd reports $20,972 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saucon Valley Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saucon Valley El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saucon Valley Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saucon Valley Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saucon Valley Shs
How many students attend Saucon Valley Shs?
Saucon Valley Shs has 627 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hellertown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saucon Valley Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Saucon Valley Shs is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Saucon Valley Shs?
18.5% of students at Saucon Valley Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saucon Valley Shs?
The largest demographic group at Saucon Valley Shs is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Hellertown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saucon Valley Shs?
Saucon Valley Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Saucon Valley Shs rank among public schools in Hellertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Saucon Valley Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hellertown, 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 Saucon Valley Sd?
Besides Saucon Valley Shs, Saucon Valley Sd also operates Saucon Valley El Sch (627 students) and Saucon Valley Ms (599 students). See the Saucon Valley Sd district page for the complete list.