Lehighton Area HS

630 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lehighton Area High School, located at 1 Indian Lane in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Lehighton Area School District. Situated in Carbon County, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce entry. The campus environment is structured to support a wide range of learning styles, fostering both intellectual growth and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond its core academic mission, Lehighton Area High School is deeply invested in the holistic development of its students through a robust array of extracurricular activities. The school maintains a strong tradition of involvement in competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led organizations, which help cultivate school spirit and leadership. By balancing rigorous classroom standards with opportunities for personal enrichment, the school aims to produce well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their community and beyond.

630

Total Students

84.1

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lehighton Area HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	530
Hispanic	59
Black	11
Asian	6
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
530 (84.1%)
Hispanic
59 (9.4%)
Two or More
19 (3.0%)
Black
11 (1.7%)
Asian
6 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Lehighton Area SD
Phone:	(610)377-6180
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
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 9 181

Grade 10 134

Grade 11 159

Grade 12 156