Lehigh Career and Technical Institute is a career and technical institute located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is one of the largest career and technical institutes in the United States.
Serving 22 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lehigh Career And Technical Institute's student population of 22 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Campus Size
47 acres
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 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2099 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
Hispanic
14%
16%
Black
5%
14%
White
77%
60%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lehigh Career And Technical Institute's ranking?
Lehigh Career And Technical Institute is ranked #2099 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
22 students attend Lehigh Career And Technical Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Lehigh Career And Technical Institute students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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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