Excellent
#111 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 4% in state
Saucon Valley Shs
High School · Saucon Valley Sd · Hellertown, PA
A Saucon Valley Sd high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2100 Polk Valley Rd, Hellertown, PA 18055
- Math 66% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Saucon Valley Shs score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 74% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Saucon Valley 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated703/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hellertown), 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
$90,087
Median home value
$293,800
Median rent
$1,273/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Liberty HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 2,587 | Compare → |
| Southern Lehigh ShsEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 1,014 | Compare → |
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.
Saucon Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saucon Valley Shs is listed in Saucon Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saucon Valley Shs
Saucon Valley Shs is a public high school in Hellertown, PA, part of Saucon Valley Sd, serving approximately 630 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #111 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saucon Valley Shs
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 #111 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Saucon Valley Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Saucon Valley Shs 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 Saucon Valley Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saucon Valley Shs has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 630
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Northampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (610) 838-7001
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 18055)
- 11,947
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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