- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Center Valley, PA
Southern Lehigh Shs
Federal NCES profile for Southern 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 422235002839
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Lehigh Shs earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Center Valley · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Lehigh Shs has class sizes larger than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Lehigh Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Center Valley, PA.
School address
District: Southern Lehigh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422235002839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Southern Lehigh Shs held near 1,014 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 422235002839 · Center Valley, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,013 enr · 17.5:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch (702 students)
Southern Lehigh Shs held near 1,014 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Southern Lehigh Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southern Lehigh Shs
1,013 students
- Southern Lehig
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
702 students
- Southern Lehig
Southern Lehigh Ms
471 students
- Liberty Bell E
Liberty Bell El Sch
445 students
- Hopewell El Sc
Hopewell El Sch
426 students
What this shows Southern Lehigh Shs reports 1,013 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Lehigh Shs compares
Southern Lehigh 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 79% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,013
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,194
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Asian 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Southern Lehigh Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southern Lehigh Sd reports $18,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Lehigh Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Lehigh Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Bell El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopewell El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Lehigh Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,013 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Lehigh Shs
How many students attend Southern Lehigh Shs?
Southern Lehigh Shs has 1,013 students enrolled. It is a high school in Center Valley, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,056 (2022-23) → 1,014 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Lehigh Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Lehigh Shs is 17.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Lehigh Shs?
12.0% of students at Southern Lehigh Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Lehigh Shs?
The largest demographic group at Southern Lehigh Shs is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Center Valley, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Lehigh Shs?
Southern Lehigh Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Southern Lehigh Shs rank among public schools in Center Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Lehigh Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Center Valley, 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 Southern Lehigh Sd?
Besides Southern Lehigh Shs, Southern Lehigh Sd also operates Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch (702 students), Southern Lehigh Ms (471 students), and Liberty Bell El Sch (445 students). See the Southern Lehigh Sd district page for the complete list.