Excellent
#440 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 15% in state
Southern Lehigh Shs
High School · Southern Lehigh Sd · Center Valley, PA
A Southern Lehigh Sd high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5800 Main St, Center Valley, PA 18034
- Math 60% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southern Lehigh Shs score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 71% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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
20.7%
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 Southern Lehigh 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,137
Median home value
$398,300
Median rent
$1,399/mo
College educated
53.8%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury ShsEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Saucon Valley ShsEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 630 | 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.
Southern Lehigh Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southern Lehigh Shs is listed in Southern Lehigh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Lehigh Shs
Southern Lehigh Shs is a public high school in Center Valley, PA, part of Southern Lehigh Sd, serving approximately 1,014 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #440 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Lehigh Shs
What grades does Southern Lehigh Shs serve?
Southern Lehigh Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southern Lehigh Shs?
Southern Lehigh Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,014 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Lehigh Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Lehigh Shs is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Lehigh Shs rank in PA?
Southern Lehigh Shs ranks #440 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Southern Lehigh Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Lehigh Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Southern Lehigh Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Lehigh Shs has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Southern Lehigh Shs a charter school?
No, Southern Lehigh Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Lehigh Shs a Title I school?
No, Southern Lehigh Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Lehigh Shs?
20.7% of students at Southern Lehigh 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
- 1,014
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (610) 282-1421
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 18034)
- 9,501
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 18034; 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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