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Saucon Valley Senior High School

Saucon Valley SD · Northampton County · 2100 Polk Valley Rd, Hellertown, PA 18055.0

(610)838-7001

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9/10
#86
Rank 86 out of 625
Top 14%
English Language Arts9/10 · #112 · 82nd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #78 · 88th percentile
Science9/10 · #124 · 80th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Saucon Valley Senior High School sits in Hellertown, a small borough tucked into the rolling hills of the Lehigh Valley where the pace feels genuinely small-town despite being just minutes from Bethlehem and within easy reach of Philadelphia and New York. The school consistently performs well above state averages across English, math, and science, making it a strong fit for families who want rigorous academics without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of a big suburban district. It's the kind of place where kids are known by name and community pride runs deep — a real draw for families looking to put down roots in a charming, affordable corner of eastern Pennsylvania.

Student Demographics

149 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
115 (77%)
Hispanic
20 (13%)
Asian
9 (6%)
Multiple Races
3 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners3 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged48 (32%)
Students with Disabilities29 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

629
Enrollment
45.7
Teachers (FTE)
13.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

97.2%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

14
AP Courses
offered
26.1%
AP Participation
of students
169
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #255 · 62nd percentile

28 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found