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Public high school · Saucon Valley Sd · Hellertown, Pennsylvania

Saucon Valley Shs

Saucon Valley Shs rates 8.6, right at the middle of Saucon Valley Sd's high schools, whose rated median is 8.6.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.6this school

8.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Saucon Valley Sd median is 8.6.

#141 of 2,848 schools in Pennsylvania · Saucon Valley Sd: 1 high schools rated, median 8.6

The brief

A Saucon Valley Sd high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 141 of 2,848 schools in Pennsylvania and 1 of 3 in Saucon Valley Sd.

Saucon Valley Shs is listed in Saucon Valley Sd, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math64%18 points above the Pennsylvania average of 46%Grade 11 · 148 students tested · 2025 PSSA
Reading75%12 points above the Pennsylvania average of 63%Grade 11 · 149 students tested · 2025 PSSA
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 69% in 2025.2025 PSSA; 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.7
25% of the rating
Academics
8.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 18055; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Saucon Valley Shs and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$90,087
Median home value
$293,800
Median rent
$1,273/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
24
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
39
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
26.8% participation · state average 2.8 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
21 sports
11 boys' · 10 girls' · 37 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
29.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Saucon Valley Shsthis school
    8.6
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  3. 7.6Compare →
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Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Saucon Valley Shs.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Saucon Valley Shs serve?

Saucon Valley Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Saucon Valley Shs?

Saucon Valley Shs has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saucon Valley Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Saucon Valley Shs is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saucon Valley Shs rank in PA?

Saucon Valley Shs ranks #141 of 2,848 schools in PA.

What is Saucon Valley Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Saucon Valley Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Saucon Valley Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saucon Valley Shs has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Saucon Valley Shs a charter school?

No, Saucon Valley Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Saucon Valley Shs a Title I school?

No, Saucon Valley Shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saucon Valley Shs?

29.7% of students at Saucon Valley 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
630
Student-teacher ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Northampton County
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$21,037
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 18055)
11,947
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
46.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.