Lehighton Area SD

Situated at 1000 Union Street in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, the Lehighton Area School District serves as an active, independent public school system rooted in a fringe town setting within the broader Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan area. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school district, it maintains three operational schools that deliver a complete educational continuum spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a total student body of 2,114 pupils, consisting of 1,085 male and 1,029 female learners across its elementary, middle, and high school levels. The student population represents a diverse tapestry of backgrounds, including 1,731 White, 224 Hispanic, 102 multiracial, 35 Black, 10 Asian, 7 American Indian, and 5 Pacific Islander students.

To support its student body and foster academic achievement, the district operates with a substantial professional workforce totaling 637 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Classroom instruction is anchored by 397 FTE teachers, who are supported by 28 FTE instructional aides and 212 FTE specialized support staff personnel managing operations, student care, and administrative functions. Located within Pennsylvania's 4207th Congressional District, 42029th State Senate District, and 42122nd State House District, the district provides a well-staffed educational environment tailored to its local community. Families, students, and educational researchers can connect directly with the district administration by phone at (610) 377-4490 or online via their official portal at www.lehighton.org.