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Southern Lehigh Senior High School

#2 in Best High Schools for STEM in Allentown Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Center Valley, PA
  • 290 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      C+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Southern Lehigh Senior High School is a highly rated, public school located in Center Valley, PA. It has 1,074 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 84% of students are at least proficient in math and 80% in reading.
    Address
    5800 Main St
    Center Valley, PA 18034
    Telephone
    (610) 282-1421
    Website
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    Southern Lehigh Senior High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    80%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    84%
    Average Graduation Rate
    96%
    Average SAT
    1220
    360 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    90 responses
    AP Enrollment
    31%
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $100,993
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,372
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $294,800
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    85%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.27 responses
    Poll
    74%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.27 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 74 responses
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    • Sports events
      20%
    • Dances
      20%
    • Graduation....yay, I'm free!
      16%
    • Pep rallys
      15%
    • Chicken Turnover Day
      9%
    • Senior Skip Day
      7%
    • Musical
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,074
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    8%
    81%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.31 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.31 responses
    84%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.31 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $83,692
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    3%
    38%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.39 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.39 responses
    54%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.39 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $17,858/ year
    National
    $12,239
    78%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.41 responses
    44%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.41 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.41 responses
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    Southern Lehigh Senior High School Reviews

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    For your child's freshman year, send them here! Teachers and guidance counselors are empathetic and sweet. There is a HUGE range of clubs for your child to choose from; from Baking to Equestrian Studies to Japanese Animation Culture, your child can find something they love here. I used to be bullied a ton, but at Southern Lehigh, you learn to empathize instead of hate.
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    I'm a freshman in college now, but I can honestly say that I had no idea how well Southern Lehigh prepared me for the work here. I'm at a top 50 school and in their Honors College, so the work here is demanding. I feel like I've developed all my studying and notetaking skills so well in high school that it doesn't feel like much of a transition. Some of the teachers did give busy work, but for the most part, all of the Honors and AP teachers gave us challenging assignments, somewhat close to the college level. I am really grateful for the education I received in high school because it gave me a terrific foundation.
    My high school experience has been pretty good. Southern Lehigh has many classes to offer! The teachers are very helpful! I have made many friends there. I especially love the theater program! That is my favorite activity I am involved with!