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#1306 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 46% in state
Salisbury Shs
High School · Salisbury Township Sd · Allentown, PA
A Salisbury Township Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
500 E Montgomery St, Allentown, PA 18103
- Math 44% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Salisbury Shs score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 56% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (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
46.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Salisbury Shs 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,850/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Allentown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,545
Median home value
$242,400
Median rent
$1,333/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building 21 AllentownEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Roberto Clemente CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Louis E Dieruff HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,857 | Compare → |
| Executive Education Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,431 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Salisbury Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salisbury Shs is listed in Salisbury Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salisbury Shs
Salisbury Shs is a public high school in Allentown, PA, part of Salisbury Township Sd, serving approximately 545 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,306 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salisbury Shs
What grades does Salisbury Shs serve?
Salisbury Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Salisbury Shs?
Salisbury Shs has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salisbury Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Salisbury Shs is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salisbury Shs rank in PA?
Salisbury Shs ranks #1,306 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Salisbury Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Salisbury Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Salisbury Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salisbury Shs has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Salisbury Shs a charter school?
No, Salisbury Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salisbury Shs a Title I school?
No, Salisbury Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salisbury Shs?
46.6% of students at Salisbury Shs 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
- 545
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (610) 797-4107
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 18103)
- 47,336
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 18103; 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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