Saucon Valley Senior High School

Saucon Valley Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2100 Polk Valley Rd,  Hellertown, PA
Saucon Valley School District
3.7
2.8
690 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
80%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
241:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.2%
Male
46.8%
White
76.9%
Hispanic
12.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black
1.5%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Penn State 165 Students
University of Pittsburgh 141 Students
Temple University 96 Students
Northampton Community College 78 Students
Lehigh University 70 Students
Moravian University 67 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 66 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 59 Students
Drexel University 56 Students
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 55 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 97 Students
Psychology 78 Students
Biology 62 Students
Nursing 58 Students
Marketing 41 Students
Finance 36 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Engineering 31 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Accounting 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 141 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/22/2025
Saucon Valley Senior High School is great for academics, but cannot keep a consistent principal. The sports are alright, but they tend to favor some over others. The administration is pretty stuck in their ways.
4.0 Alum
7/15/2025
The school was good for my education for the most part. I enjoyed being able to take part in advanced classes as well as honors ones, as I feel these are the ones that most prepared me for the college experience. I do, however, wish that there had been more diversity and inclusion in the school itself. At times I saw very clear discrimination against minorities.
4.0 Senior
11/19/2024
Saucon valley high school is a close and pleasant community. It is a small school located in Hellertown Pennsylvania. Resources are provided and teachers are nice.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/27/2023
I love this school! Small environment - new students have a really great chance to meet fellow peers. Honors and AP courses are high quality.
2.0 parent
4/11/2023
The HS Counselor is a joke. She obviously hates her job. She does not return phone calls at all, or emails in a timely manner. SHE IS EXTREMELY UNPROFESSIONAL. School system went downhill real fast these past 4 years.
1.0 student
12/7/2013
I am currently a student attending Saucon Valley, and like the other reviews, I find it to be cliquey and very focused on social status. Many of the girls tend to gossip about one another and judge other students who do not meet their standards. I would not recommend other students to attend this sc...
1.0 parent
10/28/2011
School board qualifications should be higher. These people only need to be a resident of 1 year and to be at least 18 years of age. That's it! They do not listen. They fate of our children is placed in their hands! Reread their qualifications.They disrespect the tax payer by dismissing your concerns...

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Saucon Valley Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hellertown, PA, in the Lower Saucon neighborhood, and is served by the Saucon Valley School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 690 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Saucon Valley Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $327,963. Discover additional schools in the area, like Roberto Clemente Charter School, Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School, Executive Education Academy Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Hellertown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Saucon Valley Senior High School.

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