Bangor Area High School is a four-year public high school located in Bangor, Pennsylvania in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is the only high school in the Bangor Area School District.
Serving 883 students in grades 9-12, Bangor Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 883 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bangor Area High School's attendance zone covers the entire Bangor school district, encompassing approximately 87 square miles in Bangor, PA. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bangor Area High School's student population of 883 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
883 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bangor Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bangor Area High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1508 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Slater
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bangor Area High School's ranking?
Bangor Area High School is ranked #1508 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bangor Area High School often compared to?
Bangor Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pen Argyl Area High School, Nazareth Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Bangor Area High School?
The graduation rate of Bangor Area High School is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Bangor Area High School?
883 students attend Bangor Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bangor Area High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bangor Area High School?
Bangor Area High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bangor Area High School offer ?
Bangor Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bangor Area High School part of?
Bangor Area High School is part of Bangor Area School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
Great school activities, including theatrical performances. Not much diversity in the teachers, but all teachers make the staff wonderful. Science department teachers make classroom activities engaging, and each introduce students into varying levels of tests.
5 10/10/2025
Love this place.
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