Serving 249 students in grades 9-12, Lehigh Career And Technical Institute ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lehigh Career And Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lehigh Career And Technical Institute's student population of 249 students has declined by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
School Rankings
Lehigh Career And Technical Institute ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lehigh Career And Technical Institute is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1460 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
36%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
54%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lehigh Career And Technical Institute's ranking?
Lehigh Career And Technical Institute is ranked #1460 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lehigh Career And Technical Institute often compared to?
Lehigh Career And Technical Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Parkland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lehigh Career And Technical Institute?
249 students attend Lehigh Career And Technical Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lehigh Career And Technical Institute students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lehigh Career And Technical Institute?
Lehigh Career And Technical Institute has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lehigh Career And Technical Institute offer ?
Lehigh Career And Technical Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lehigh Career And Technical Institute part of?
Lehigh Career And Technical Institute is part of Lehigh Career And Technical Institute School District.
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