Nazareth Area High School

Summary:

Nazareth Area High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,594 students. Located in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, the school is part of the Nazareth Area School District, which is ranked 91 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nazareth Area High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with strong academic performance on the Keystone Exams, particularly in Literature (72% proficiency vs. 63.2% state average) and Biology (62.3% proficiency vs. 50.5% state average). The school maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87% to 94.9% in recent years, and has low dropout rates, indicating a high level of student success and retention. The school's diverse student population includes representation from various racial and ethnic groups, and it has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Northampton Area High School, Catasauqua Senior High School, and Liberty High School, Nazareth Area High School generally outperforms its counterparts in academic achievement, graduation rates, and student demographics. However, the school's performance for certain subgroups, such as Asian and multi-racial students, presents an area for potential improvement. Overall, Nazareth Area High School is a well-regarded educational institution that serves its community effectively.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 501 East Center Street
       Nazareth, PA  18064


(610) 759-1730

District: Nazareth Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
176th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,745 Help


Feeder schools for Nazareth Area High School:

Elementary:    Kenneth N Butz Junior Elementary School
    Lower Nazareth Elementary School
    Shafer Elementary School
Middle:    Nazareth Area Intermediate School
    Nazareth Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  1,627

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.0%
Hispanic:
9.9%
Asian:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.9% Help


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Compare Details Nazareth Area High School ranks better than 74.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.96. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nazareth Area High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79%), Hispanic (9.9%), Asian (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nazareth Area High School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nazareth Area High School is $16,745.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nazareth Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nazareth Area High School 176th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Nazareth Area High School in the ranking list.)

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Nazareth Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nazareth Area School District 91st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nazareth Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Nazareth Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.88 156th 583 73.2%
2004 75.15 146th 590 75.3%
2005 64.74 226th 593 61.9%
2006 75.91 119th 604 80.3%
2007 69.96 187th 615 69.6%
2008 63.24 251st 621 59.6%
2009 64.11 235th 632 62.8%
2010 75.03 134th 649 79.4%
2011 73.17 170th 660 74.2%
2012 76.80 118th 664 82.2%
2013 52.31 333rd 591 43.7%
2014 70.03 165th 580 71.6%
2015 77.39 130th 680 80.9%
2016 80.77 90th 677 86.7%
2017 84.07 62nd 663 90.6%
2018 83.74 64th 673 90.5%
2019 83.05 89th 693 87.2%
2021 70.09 181st 537 66.3%
2022 75.21 164th 634 74.1%
2023 77.97 127th 674 81.2%
2024 72.96 176th 686 74.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nazareth Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.77 93rd 150 38.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nazareth Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.84 237th 652 63.7%
2024 63.66 223rd 664 66.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Nazareth Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.79 182nd 665 72.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nazareth Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.68 364th 502 27.5%
2024 54.33 188th 513 63.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Nazareth Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.49 194th 662 70.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Nazareth Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.93 68th 112 39.3%
2024 65.48 51st 121 57.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Nazareth Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.52 34th 284 88.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nazareth Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.52 59th 252 76.6%
2024 78.35 49th 274 82.1%
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Rank History for White students at Nazareth Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.94 156th 577 73.0%
2024 63.53 211th 595 64.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:
by a student
Saturday, February 25, 2023

Open Quote Worst school. Full of bullies. Administration does nothing to help. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Open Quote this school has decent academics and a couple of athletically/artistically talented kids but it is racist to the point where its hard to want to come to school every day, and admin doesnt do much about it. a kid gets suspended for saying f--- before suspension before the hard-r. sad. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Open Quote THERE IS SOO MUCH RASICM! Do not come here if you are a person a color. You will be called slurs! People here are also homophobic! Do not recommend this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Nazareth Area High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 758 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 764
1989 715 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1990 689 3 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 702
1991 698 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1992 747 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 753
1993 970 2 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 986
1994 986 1 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1001
1995 1035 9 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1064
1996 1035 9 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1064
1997 1118 9 17 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1148
1998 1140 11 19 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1170
1999 1177 7 3 9 17 n/a n/a 0 1213
2000 1185 4 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1207
2001 1148 8 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1175
2002 1368 10 18 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1408
2003 1368 10 18 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1408
2004 1429 12 18 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1477
2005 1508 13 15 22 5 n/a n/a 0 1563
2006 1537 21 25 30 0 n/a n/a 0 1613
2007 1548 24 18 35 10 n/a n/a 0 1635
2008 1524 31 22 46 0 n/a n/a 0 1623
2009 1535 35 24 42 0 n/a n/a 1 1637
2010 1492 35 25 46 4 n/a n/a 0 1602
2011 1467 42 26 45 1 0 0 0 1581
2012 1411 39 34 42 2 0 5 0 1533
2013 1393 44 36 46 2 0 5 0 1526
2014 1407 41 31 50 2 1 7 0 1539
2015 1397 33 47 60 2 2 12 0 1553
2016 1343 34 51 61 1 2 14 0 1506
2017 1326 30 60 72 2 2 17 0 1509
2018 1348 29 68 80 2 2 25 0 1554
2019 1327 42 73 80 2 2 29 0 1555
2020 1307 34 78 89 4 1 36 0 1549
2021 1277 32 82 101 3 0 33 0 1528
2022 1271 36 89 129 4 2 45 0 1576
2023 1262 36 101 143 3 1 48 0 1594
2024 1285 35 95 161 1 2 48 0 1627

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nazareth Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 764 48.0 15.9 n/a
1989 722 48.0 15.0 n/a
1990 702 48.5 14.4 0
1991 703 50.0 14.0 n/a
1992 753 50.0 15.0 n/a
1993 986 55.0 17.9 n/a
1994 1001 53.0 18.9 n/a
1995 1064 55.0 19.3 n/a
1996 1064 55.0 19.3 n/a
1997 1148 60.0 19.1 n/a
1998 1170 63.0 18.6 n/a
1999 1213 65.5 18.5 n/a
2000 1207 74.0 16.3 3.1
2001 1175 73.0 16.1 6.2
2002 1408 83.7 16.8 5.3
2003 1408 83.7 16.8 5.3
2004 1477 90.7 16.3 4.5
2005 1563 95.7 16.3 4.8
2006 1613 99.7 16.2 5.5
2007 1635 103.7 15.8 5.4
2008 1623 102.4 15.8 5.9
2009 1637 101.6 16.1 7.5
2010 1602 103.1 15.5 7.9
2011 1581 102.5 15.4 9.6
2012 1533 99.5 15.4 9.2
2013 1526 92.5 16.4 9.4
2014 1539 94.3 16.3 13.5
2015 1553 93.0 16.6 13.5
2016 1506 90.0 16.7 15.8
2017 1509 93.1 16.2 13.2
2018 1554 92.4 16.8 15.4
2019 1555 90.2 17.2 17.6
2020 1549 93.0 16.6 16.7
2021 1528 91.8 16.6 16.4
2022 1576 93.6 16.8 17.7
2023 1594 99.8 15.9 22
2024 1627 106.3 15.3 25.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nazareth Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 764 48.0 15.9 n/a
1989 722 48.0 15.0 n/a
1990 702 48.5 14.4 0
1991 703 50.0 14.0 n/a
1992 753 50.0 15.0 n/a
1993 986 55.0 17.9 n/a
1994 1001 53.0 18.9 n/a
1995 1064 55.0 19.3 n/a
1996 1064 55.0 19.3 n/a
1997 1148 60.0 19.1 n/a
1998 1170 63.0 18.6 n/a
1999 1213 65.5 18.5 n/a
2000 1207 74.0 16.3 3.1
2001 1175 73.0 16.1 6.2
2002 1408 83.7 16.8 5.3
2003 1408 83.7 16.8 5.3
2004 1477 90.7 16.3 4.5
2005 1563 95.7 16.3 4.8
2006 1613 99.7 16.2 5.5
2007 1635 103.7 15.8 5.4
2008 1623 102.4 15.8 5.9
2009 1637 101.6 16.1 7.5
2010 1602 103.1 15.5 7.9
2011 1581 102.5 15.4 9.6
2012 1533 99.5 15.4 9.2
2013 1526 92.5 16.4 9.4
2014 1539 94.3 16.3 13.5
2015 1553 93.0 16.6 13.5
2016 1506 90.0 16.7 15.8
2017 1509 93.1 16.2 13.2
2018 1554 92.4 16.8 15.4
2019 1555 90.2 17.2 17.6
2020 1549 93.0 16.6 16.7
2021 1528 91.8 16.6 16.4
2022 1576 93.6 16.8 17.7
2023 1594 99.8 15.9 22
2024 1627 106.3 15.3 25.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nazareth Area High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $128 (0.8%) $15,576 (99.2%) $15,704
2020 $68 (0.4%) $15,815 (99.6%) $15,883
2021 $246 (1.5%) $16,204 (98.5%) $16,450
2022 $253 (1.5%) $16,492 (98.5%) $16,745

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nazareth Area High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 89th of 693 High schoolsRanks 127th of 674 High schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Nazareth Area High School)85.458.3
 27.1%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Nazareth Area High School)80.560
 20.5%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Nazareth Area High School)84.975.9
 9%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15551594
 2.5%
African American4236
 14.3%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian73101
 38.4%
Hispanic80143
 78.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White13271262
 4.9%
Two or More Races2948
 65.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.6%22%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Nazareth Area High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,627 students attended Nazareth Area High School.

Students at Nazareth Area High School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Nazareth Area High School ranks 176th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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