Saucon Valley SHS

2100 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055

627 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Saucon Valley Senior High School, located in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, serves the students of the Saucon Valley School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational program that emphasizes academic growth, college and career readiness, and personal development. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the high school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, music, and various student organizations.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Hellertown community, focusing on preparing students for life beyond graduation through a variety of advanced placement courses, vocational training options, and extracurricular clubs. By maintaining a balance between traditional academic achievement and the cultivation of soft skills like leadership and civic responsibility, Saucon Valley Senior High School strives to create a well-rounded experience that empowers its students to succeed in their future post-secondary endeavors.

627

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saucon Valley SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	477
Hispanic	78
Black	9
Asian	25
Two or More	38

White
477 (76.1%)
Hispanic
78 (12.4%)
Two or More
38 (6.1%)
Asian
25 (4.0%)
Black
9 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saucon Valley SD
Phone:	(610)838-7001
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 159

Grade 10 168

Grade 11 155

Grade 12 145