Lehighton Area HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lehighton, Pennsylvania 18235 · Lehighton Area SD
#170 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#2313 of 16,910 nationally
About Lehighton Area HS
Lehighton Area HS is a public high located in Lehighton, in the Lehighton Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 630 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 170th of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 630.
There are 4 schools in Lehighton; Lehighton Area HS ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)7.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lehighton Area HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 7.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lehighton Area HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lehighton Area Elementary Center
Lehighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,005 students · 237 m away
Lehighton Area MS
Lehighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students · 851 m away
Jim Thorpe Area HS
Jim Thorpe · Public high · Grades 9–12
490 students · 5.9 km away
L B Morris El Sch
Jim Thorpe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
615 students · 6.2 km away
Panther Valley El Sch
Nesquehoning · Public elementary · Grades K–3
556 students · 8.4 km away
S S Palmer El Sch
Palmerton · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
399 students · 10 km away
Palmerton Area HS
Palmerton · Public high · Grades 9–12
478 students · 10 km away
Palmerton Area JHS
Palmerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
261 students · 10 km away
Parkside Education Center
Palmerton · Public elementary · Grades K–1
150 students · 10 km away
Panther Valley Intermediate Sch
Lansford · Public middle · Grades 4–6
458 students · 11 km away
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632 students
Saucon Valley SHS
Hellertown · Public high · Grades 9–12
627 students
Slippery Rock Area HS
Slippery Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
627 students
Gamp
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 5–12
634 students
Danville Area SHS
Danville · Public high · Grades 9–12
635 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lehighton Area HS a good school?
Lehighton Area HS has a Success Index (US) of 74.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #170 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lehighton Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lehighton Area HS ranks #170 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #2313 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lehighton Area HS?
Lehighton Area HS had 630 students in 2025.
Is Lehighton Area HS a elementary school or a high school?
Lehighton Area HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lehighton Area HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lehighton Area HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.