Excellent
#117 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 4% in state
Northwestern Lehigh HS
High School · Northwestern Lehigh Sd · New Tripoli, PA
A Northwestern Lehigh Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
6493 Route 309, New Tripoli, PA 18066
- Math 64% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northwestern Lehigh HS score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 65% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northwestern Lehigh HS 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,221
Median home value
$322,500
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Northwestern Lehigh Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwestern Lehigh HS is listed in Northwestern Lehigh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwestern Lehigh HS
Northwestern Lehigh HS is a public high school in New Tripoli, PA, part of Northwestern Lehigh Sd, serving approximately 653 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwestern Lehigh HS
What grades does Northwestern Lehigh HS serve?
Northwestern Lehigh HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northwestern Lehigh HS?
Northwestern Lehigh HS has an enrollment of approximately 653 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Lehigh HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Lehigh HS is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwestern Lehigh HS rank in PA?
Northwestern Lehigh HS ranks #117 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northwestern Lehigh HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwestern Lehigh HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Northwestern Lehigh HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwestern Lehigh HS has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northwestern Lehigh HS a charter school?
No, Northwestern Lehigh HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwestern Lehigh HS a Title I school?
No, Northwestern Lehigh HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwestern Lehigh HS?
25.3% of students at Northwestern Lehigh HS 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 653
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (610) 298-8661
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 18066)
- 5,837
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 18066; 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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