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Lake-lehman Jshs

High School · Lake-lehman Sd · Lehman, PA

A Lake-lehman Sd high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1128 Old Route 115, Lehman, PA 18627

  • Math 39% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-2.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.9 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation16.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$18,912
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Lake-lehman Jshs score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lake-lehman Jshs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18627; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
16.3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
River of Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privateK–120.5 mi102Compare →
Dallas ShsEnrollment path unverified8.09–124.4 mi765Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lake-lehman Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$18,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lake-lehman Jshs is listed in Lake-Lehman SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lake-lehman Jshs

Lake-lehman Jshs is a public high school in Lehman, PA, part of Lake-lehman Sd, serving approximately 743 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,418 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake-lehman Jshs

What grades does Lake-lehman Jshs serve?

Lake-lehman Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Lake-lehman Jshs?

Lake-lehman Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 743 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake-lehman Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake-lehman Jshs is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake-lehman Jshs rank in PA?

Lake-lehman Jshs ranks #1,418 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Lake-lehman Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake-lehman Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lake-lehman Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake-lehman Jshs has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lake-lehman Jshs a charter school?

No, Lake-lehman Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lake-lehman Jshs a Title I school?

No, Lake-lehman Jshs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake-lehman Jshs?

37.6% of students at Lake-lehman Jshs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
743
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Luzerne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 18627)
0
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18627; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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