Northern Lehigh School District
- 1201 SHADOW OAKS LN
- SLATINGTON, PA 18080
- (610) 767-9800
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 93.9% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,714 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.6 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,990 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 136 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.8% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 76.6% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 78.7% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.7% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 75.2% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 74.2% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.8% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 74.8% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.3% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 67.5% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 67.6% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.7% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 84.8% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 80.3% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.2% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 68.1% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 76.1% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.5% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 61.4% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 62.4% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 71.9% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 75.6% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.3% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.4% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 69.8% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.4% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 70.4% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.6% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 73.3% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 63.6% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.2% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 65.6% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.7% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 61.1% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 63.1% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.8% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 77.9% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 80.3% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.3% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 54.4% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 52.8% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.5% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 72.5% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 75.1% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.2% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 57.2% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 61.4% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.7% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 62.2% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 63.9% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.2% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 37.7% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 35.2% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.5% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 81.7% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 78.5% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 76.5% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,990 | 14.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 113 |
| 1st Grade Students | 137 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 132 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 153 |
| 4th Grade Students | 138 |
| 5th Grade Students | 135 |
| 6th Grade Students | 140 |
| 7th Grade Students | 136 |
| 8th Grade Students | 157 |
| 9th Grade Students | 159 |
| 10th Grade Students | 165 |
| 11th Grade Students | 178 |
| 12th Grade Students | 187 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | - |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 17 |
| Hispanic | 94 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 49 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,733 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 980 |
| Female | 913 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 136 | 14.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 8 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 54 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 66 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 8 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 41 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 6 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | 2 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 90 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 8 |
| School Administrators | 5 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 7 |
| Student Support Services | 6 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 61 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $27,304,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $16,625,000 | 60.9% |
| Property Tax | $13,888,000 | 50.9% |
| Public Utility Tax | $21,000 | 0.08% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $1,407,000 | 5.2% |
| All Other Taxes | $267,000 | 1.0% |
| School Lunch | $400,000 | 1.5% |
| Rents and Royalties | $19,000 | 0.07% |
| Sale of Property | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $453,000 | 1.7% |
| Private Contributions | $9,000 | 0.03% |
| Miscellaneous | $160,000 | 0.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $9,628,000 | 35.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $6,033,000 | 22.1% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $884,000 | 3.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,123,000 | 4.1% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $31,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $52,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $464,000 | 1.7% |
| Transportation Programs | $428,000 | 1.6% |
| Other Programs | $613,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,051,000 | 3.8% |
| Through State - Title I | $315,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $99,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $8,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $5,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $267,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Other | $27,000 | 0.10% |
| Direct - Other | $330,000 | 1.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $20,001,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $12,047,000 | 60.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $7,113,000 | 35.6% |
| Student Support | $946,000 | 3.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $544,000 | 2.0% |
| General Administration Support | $626,000 | 2.3% |
| School Administration Support | $1,019,000 | 3.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,326,000 | 8.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,051,000 | 3.8% |
| Other Support Services | $601,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $841,000 | 4.2% |
| Food Services | $841,000 | 3.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 93.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 168 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 13 | 1.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Northern Lehigh School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 4
- Students: 1,990
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 136
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| School Name (Sort |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN LEHIGH HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1 Bulldog Ln
Slatington, PA Public | 9-12 | 689 | 16.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NORTHERN LEHIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
600 Diamond St
Slatington, PA Public | 7-8 | 293 | 10.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| PETERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4055 Friedens Rd
Slatington, PA Public | KG-2 | 382 | 12.5 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SLATINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1201 Shadow Oaks Ln
Slatington, PA Public | 3-6 | 566 | 16.0 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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