Best High Schools in 18229, PA

High schools
4
Students
2,390
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 18229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lehighton Area Hs

B+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lehighton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 660 Students

2. Jim Thorpe Area Hs

B

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students

3. Carbon Career & Technical Institute

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Carbon Career & Technical Institute • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students

4. Panther Valley Jshs

D-

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Panther Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 771 Students

Best Middle Schools in 18229, PA

Middle schools
2
Students
930
Avg actual
28%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 18229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lehighton Area Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lehighton Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students

2. Panther Valley Intermediate Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Panther Valley Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 417 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 18229, PA

Elementary schools
4
Students
2,815
Avg actual
33%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in 18229, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lehighton Area Elementary Center

C-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lehighton Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 998 Students

2. Penn-kidder Campus

C-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 571 Students

3. L B Morris El Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 624 Students

4. Panther Valley El Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Panther Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 622 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18229, PA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

18229, PA has a total population of 8,385 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18229, PA

6,135

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18229, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

12.43 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.51 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18229, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18229, PA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18229, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 18229, PA

How many schools are in 18229, PA?

18229, PA has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,135 students in total.

How do schools in 18229 perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in 18229 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 18229 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18229?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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