SAUCON VALLEY SHS
Saucon Valley SHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Saucon Valley SD school district, located in Hellertown, PA with about 755 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 57 teachers, Saucon Valley SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Saucon Valley Senior High School, located in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, serves the students of the Saucon Valley School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational program that emphasizes academic growth, college and career readiness, and personal development. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the high school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, music, and various student organizations.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Hellertown community, focusing on preparing students for life beyond graduation through a variety of advanced placement courses, vocational training options, and extracurricular clubs. By maintaining a balance between traditional academic achievement and the cultivation of soft skills like leadership and civic responsibility, Saucon Valley Senior High School strives to create a well-rounded experience that empowers its students to succeed in their future post-secondary endeavors.
For more information, contact Saucon Valley SHS at (610) 838-7001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hellertown, PA 18055-2499
(610) 838-7001
SAUCON VALLEY SHS is a public Title I school in Hellertown, PA with about 755 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Saucon Valley SD
- Total Students:
- 755
- Teachers:
- 57.55
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 755 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SAUCON VALLEY SHS is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.0%
- Asian
- 3.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.