For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,892 students in Northwestern Lehigh School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
51±¬ÁÏs in Northwestern Lehigh School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,892 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northwestern Lehigh School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#174 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,311 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,073 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,311
$23,696
Spending / Student
$22,073
$23,119
Best Northwestern Lehigh School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weisenberg Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2665 Golden Key Rd
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 298-8661
Kutztown, PA 19530
(610) 298-8661
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Lehigh High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6493 Route 309
New Tripoli, PA 18066
(610) 298-8661
New Tripoli, PA 18066
(610) 298-8661
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Lehigh Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6636 Northwest Rd
New Tripoli, PA 18066
(610) 298-8661
New Tripoli, PA 18066
(610) 298-8661
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Northwestern Lehigh Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6493 Route 309
New Tripoli, PA 18066
(610) 298-8661
New Tripoli, PA 18066
(610) 298-8661
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwestern Lehigh School District?
Northwestern Lehigh School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,892 students.
What is the rank of Northwestern Lehigh School District?
Northwestern Lehigh School District is ranked #176 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Northwestern Lehigh School District?
91% of Northwestern Lehigh School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwestern Lehigh School District?
Northwestern Lehigh School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Northwestern Lehigh School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,073 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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