The Southern Lehigh School District lies on the southern edge of the Lehigh Valley, located approximately one hour north of Philadelphia, and two hours west of New York. Its 48 square miles includes the borough of Coopersburg and the rural townships of Upper Saucon and Lower Milford. The District, made up of two elementary schools (K-3), one intermediate school (4-6), one middle school (7-8), and one high school (9-12), serves 3150 students and employs 425 staff members. The schools play a significant role in the community and have been recognized for innovative programs for students.