For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 16,581 students in Northampton County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Northampton County, PA are Lehigh Valley Charter High School For Th, Nazareth Area High School and Bangor Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Northampton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Northampton County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lehigh Valley Charter High School For Th, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Northampton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For Th
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
321 E. Third St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2971
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2971
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Nazareth Area High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 East Center Street
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1730
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-1730
Grades: 9-12
| 1,576 students
Rank: #33.
Bangor Area High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
187 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7011
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7011
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #44.
Wilson Area High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
424 Warrior Ln
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6030
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6030
Grades: 9-12
| 736 students
Rank: #55.
Saucon Valley Sr. High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Grades: 9-12
| 690 students
Rank: #66.
Pen Argyl Area High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 W Laurel Ave
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-1293
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-1293
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
Rank: #77.
Northampton Area High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1619 Laubach Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-7812
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-7812
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: #88.
Catasauqua Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W Bullshead Rd
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 697-0111
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 697-0111
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #99.
Easton Area High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 William Penn Hwy
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 250-2481
Easton, PA 18045
(610) 250-2481
Grades: 9-12
| 2,798 students
Rank: #1010.
Lehigh Valley Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1560 Valley Center Parkway, Su
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-9660
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-9660
Grades: K-12
| 1,787 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Bethlehem Avts
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Chester Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 866-8013
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 866-8013
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Career Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5335 Kesslersville Road
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 258-2857
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 258-2857
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #1313.
Freedom High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3149 Chester Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 867-5843
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 867-5843
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: #1414.
Liberty High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Linden St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-7200
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 691-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,702 students
Northampton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
267 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7013
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7013
Grades: 5-6
| 471 students
990 Echo Trail
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2440
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2440
Grades: 5-6
| 1,392 students
1010 Echo Trl
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2460
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2460
Grades: 7-8
| 1,352 students
363 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7015
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7015
Grades: K-4
| 494 students
Vitalistic Therapeutic Cs Of The Lehigh (Closed 2016)
Charter School
902 Fourth Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 861-7570
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 861-7570
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Weaversville Intensive Trmt Un (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6710 Weaversville Rd
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-1591
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-1591
Grades: Inquire with school
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Northampton County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Northampton County, PA include Lehigh Valley Charter High School For Th, Nazareth Area High School and Bangor Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Northampton County, PA?
14 public high schools are located in Northampton County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County, PA?
Northampton County, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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