Best High Schools in Upper Lehigh, PA

High schools
2
Students
5,214
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Crestwood Secondary Campus

B

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Crestwood Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1419 Students

2. Hazleton Area Hs

D

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3795 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Upper Lehigh, PA

Elementary schools
3
Students
2,376
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Fairview El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Crestwood Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 641 Students

2. Drums El/ms

C-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 784 Students

3. Freeland El/ms

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 951 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Upper Lehigh, PA

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

Community Factors

Upper Lehigh, PA has a total population of 642 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Upper Lehigh, PA

7,590

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Upper Lehigh, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.06 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.31 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.75 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Upper Lehigh, PA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,839 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

84 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Upper Lehigh, PA

How many schools are in Upper Lehigh, PA?

Upper Lehigh, PA has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,590 students in total.

How do schools in Upper Lehigh perform on state tests?

On average, 5 schools in Upper Lehigh score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Upper Lehigh underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Upper Lehigh?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Upper Lehigh, PA

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  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Drifton, PA

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Drums, PA

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lattimer, PA

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Springtown, PA

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Milnesville, PA

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hazle Township, PA

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hazleton, PA

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations