For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,301 students in Northampton, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Northampton, PA are Northampton Area High School and Catasauqua Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Northampton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Northampton, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Catasauqua Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Northampton, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northampton Area High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1619 Laubach Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-7812
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-7812
Gr: 9-12 | 1,854 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Catasauqua Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W Bullshead Rd
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 697-0111
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 697-0111
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Northampton, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Weaversville Intensive Trmt Un (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6710 Weaversville Rd
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-1591
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-1591
Gr: Inquire with school | 19 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Northampton, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Northampton, PA include Northampton Area High School and Catasauqua Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Northampton?
2 public high schools are located in Northampton.
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton?
Northampton public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Northampton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Northampton include: Catasauqua Sr. High School vs. Northampton Area High School
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