Serving 1,576 students in grades 9-12, Nazareth Area High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nazareth Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Nazareth Area High School's student population of 1,576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nazareth Area High School is 0.34, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Nazareth Area High School often compared to?
Nazareth Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saucon Valley Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nazareth Area High School?
The graduation rate of Nazareth Area High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nazareth Area High School?
1,576 students attend Nazareth Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Nazareth Area High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nazareth Area High School?
Nazareth Area High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nazareth Area High School offer ?
Nazareth Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nazareth Area High School part of?
Nazareth Area High School is part of Nazareth Area SD School District.
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