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Northampton Area High School

Northampton Area SD · Northampton County · 1619 Laubach Ave, Northampton, PA 18067.0

(610)262-7812

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5/10
#316
Rank 316 out of 625
Top 50%
English Language Arts6/10 · #266 · 58th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #351 · 44th percentile
Science5/10 · #358 · 42nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Northampton Area High School sits in the heart of the Lehigh Valley, a region that blends small-town Pennsylvania charm with easy access to Allentown and Bethlehem. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with English performance being a relative strength, and it tends to appeal to families rooted in this tight-knit, blue-collar community where Friday night football and local pride run deep. For families who value a traditional high school experience with a strong sense of place, Northampton offers exactly that kind of grounded, community-centered education.

Student Demographics

413 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
323 (78%)
Hispanic
62 (15%)
African American
14 (3%)
Multiple Races
12 (3%)
Other
2 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners7 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged151 (37%)
Students with Disabilities65 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,875
Enrollment
148.5
Teachers (FTE)
12.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

91%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.

16
AP Courses
offered
12.8%
AP Participation
of students
238
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 Programs8/10 · #181 · 73rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found