Catasauqua High School is a public high school serving grades 9 through 12 in Northampton, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. As of 2023-24, the school had 447 students, according to National Center for Education Statistics data.
Serving 467 students in grades 9-12, Catasauqua Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Catasauqua SHS's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Northampton, PA, encompassing approximately 6.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Catasauqua Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Catasauqua Sr. High School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
467 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Motto
Pride in All We Do
School Rankings
Catasauqua Sr. 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 Catasauqua Sr. High School is 0.63, which is more 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
#2197 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
2%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Brown
School Mascot
Rough Riders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catasauqua Sr. High School's ranking?
Catasauqua Sr. High School is ranked #2197 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Catasauqua Sr. High School often compared to?
Catasauqua Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northampton Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Catasauqua Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Catasauqua Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Catasauqua Sr. High School?
467 students attend Catasauqua Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Catasauqua Sr. High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catasauqua Sr. High School?
Catasauqua Sr. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Catasauqua Sr. High School offer ?
Catasauqua Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Catasauqua Sr. High School part of?
Catasauqua Sr. High School is part of Catasauqua Area School District.
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