SALISBURY SHS
Salisbury SHS is a public high school that is part of the Salisbury Township SD school district, located in Allentown, PA with about 573 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Salisbury 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.
Salisbury Senior High School, located at 500 E. Montgomery St. in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 within the Salisbury Township School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective options, and various extracurricular programs, ranging from competitive athletics to arts and academic clubs, aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success.
Beyond its academic offerings, Salisbury Senior High School is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and school spirit. The faculty and administration focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere that supports student development through personalized attention and robust counseling services. By balancing traditional educational values with modern learning initiatives, the school strives to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to navigate future challenges in higher education and the professional workforce.
For more information, contact Salisbury SHS at (610) 797-4107 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Allentown, PA 18103-5225
(610) 797-4107
SALISBURY SHS is a public school in Allentown, PA with about 573 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Salisbury Township SD
- Total Students:
- 573
- Teachers:
- 42.05
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- 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 573 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SALISBURY SHS is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 3.7%
- Black or African American
- 3.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.