Northwestern Lehigh SD

District Overview
The Northwestern Lehigh School District is an active, traditional public school system headquartered at 6493 Route 309 in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania. Situated within the greater Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metropolitan region, the district offers a peaceful rural fringe learning environment across four operational schools. Designed to guide learners through every stage of their primary and secondary education, the district serves a comprehensive Kindergarten through 12th-grade curriculum, accommodating a total student body of 1,924 pupils (989 male and 935 female). Cohort sizes remain comfortably balanced throughout the system, with grade-level enrollments consistently averaging between 130 and 170 students, fostering a close-knit learning community tailored to individual student growth.

To support its academic programs and student well-being, the district maintains a robust operational and instructional team comprising nearly 747 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated workforce includes approximately 297 full-time classroom teachers, 42 instructional aides, and more than 407 support staff members who manage everything from administrative services to facility maintenance. By blending strong staffing context with a community-focused approach, Northwestern Lehigh School District provides a well-resourced educational foundation for families in Lehigh County. Community members, prospective families, and researchers can explore further details about the district's programs by visiting their official website at www.nwlehighsd.org.
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Total Schools
1,924
Total Students
297.3
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwestern Lehigh SD
Demographic Student Count
White1,741
Hispanic84
Black30
Asian11
Two or More52
American Indian6
  • White
    1,741 (90.5%)
  • Hispanic
    84 (4.4%)
  • Two or More
    52 (2.7%)
  • Black
    30 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    11 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Northwestern Lehigh SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,924*
Teachers (FTE):297.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.5
Schools in Northwestern Lehigh SD
Found 4 Schools