Serving 1,868 students in grades 9-12, Northampton Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,868 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northampton Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Northampton Area High School's student population of 1,868 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,868 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northampton Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northampton Area High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#935 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Northampton Area High School is the secondary school of the Northampton Area School District, located in Northampton, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The school serves spans grades 9-12. The High School is undergoing renovations to help with the growing population in Northampton. Northampton High School is widely known as one of the best wrestling schools in the nation. Northampton is one of the leading schools in State PIAA wrestling championships. Northampton High School competes in the Lehigh Valley Conference in the District XI athletic division of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. The school's athletic teams are known as the "Konkrete Kids", which is consciously misspelled (controversally so when abbriviated) and references Northampton's tradition as a large U.S. manufacturer of cement.
- Athletic championships: Girls softball: 1996, Football: 2006.
- Notable alumni: Jim Druckenmiller, former professional football player, Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers.
- Brian Schneider, professional baseball player, Washington Nationals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northampton Area High School's ranking?
Northampton Area High School is ranked #935 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Northampton Area High School often compared to?
Northampton Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nazareth Area High School, Freedom High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northampton Area High School?
The graduation rate of Northampton Area High School is 89%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northampton Area High School?
1,868 students attend Northampton Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Northampton Area High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northampton Area High School?
Northampton Area High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northampton Area High School offer ?
Northampton Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northampton Area High School part of?
Northampton Area High School is part of Northampton Area SD School District.
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