NORTHERN LEHIGH SHS
Northern Lehigh SHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Northern Lehigh SD school district, located in Slatington, PA with about 512 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 38 teachers, Northern Lehigh 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.
Northern Lehigh Senior High School, located in Slatington, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Northern Lehigh School District. Situated at 1 Bulldog Lane, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a culture centered around its mascot, the "Bulldogs." The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, offering a range of college-preparatory coursework, vocational opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to support holistic student development.
Beyond its core academic mission, Northern Lehigh Senior High School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student involvement. The institution encourages participation in diverse athletic programs, arts, and clubs, which serve to build school spirit and develop leadership skills among the student body. By utilizing their official website, http://www.nlsd.org, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, district updates, and information regarding educational initiatives aimed at fostering excellence within the Northern Lehigh community.
For more information, contact Northern Lehigh SHS at (610) 767-9832 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Slatington, PA 18080-1337
(610) 767-9832
http://www.nlsd.org
NORTHERN LEHIGH SHS is a public Title I school in Slatington, PA with about 512 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Northern Lehigh SD
- Total Students:
- 512
- Teachers:
- 38.57
- 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 schoolwide 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 512 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHERN LEHIGH SHS is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 44.1%
- Male
- 55.9%
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.