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#1428 of 2,846 schools in PA
Northampton Area HS
High School · Northampton Area Sd · Northampton, PA
A Northampton Area Sd high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1619 Laubach Ave, Northampton, PA 18067
- Math 30% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northampton Area HS score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 27 points since 2019, to 47% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northampton Area HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northampton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,965
Median home value
$265,400
Median rent
$1,244/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catasauqua ShsEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Innovative Arts Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 6–12 | 2.6 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Whitehall HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,447 | Compare → |
| Centennial School Lehigh UnivPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 2–12 | 4.1 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Northampton Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northampton Area HS is listed in Northampton Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northampton Area HS
Northampton Area HS is a public high school in Northampton, PA, part of Northampton Area Sd, serving approximately 1,854 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,428 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northampton Area HS
What grades does Northampton Area HS serve?
Northampton Area HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Northampton Area HS?
Northampton Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,854 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northampton Area HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Northampton Area HS is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northampton Area HS rank in PA?
Northampton Area HS ranks #1,428 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northampton Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Northampton Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Northampton Area HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northampton Area HS has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northampton Area HS a charter school?
No, Northampton Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northampton Area HS a Title I school?
No, Northampton Area HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northampton Area HS?
41.0% of students at Northampton Area HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,854
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Northampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (610) 262-7812
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 18067)
- 19,490
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18067; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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