Northampton Area High School

Summary:

Northampton Area High School is a public high school serving 1,862 students in grades 9-12 in Northampton, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Northampton Area School District, which is ranked 265 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northampton Area High School has shown consistent academic performance, with 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger over the past several years. The school's Keystone Exam proficiency rates are generally on par with or slightly below the state averages, with some notable exceptions. In 2021-2022, the school's Algebra I proficiency rate was significantly higher than the state average (74.8% vs. 36.2%), and in 2020-2021, the school's Biology proficiency rate was much higher than the state average (92.1% vs. 67.6%). The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 93.7% over the past few years, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 1.0% to 1.6%.

Northampton Area High School generally outperforms nearby schools like Salisbury Senior High School and Catasauqua Senior High School in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. However, it lags behind the highly-ranked Parkland High School, which is located just 4.5 miles away and has consistently higher Keystone Exam proficiency rates and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also faces challenges in addressing the performance gaps among its Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) student populations, which is an area of concern that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1619 Laubach Ave
       Northampton, PA  18067-1517


(610) 262-7812

District: Northampton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
405th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,471 Help


Feeder schools for Northampton Area High School:

Elementary:    Colonel John Siegfried Elementary School
    George Wolf Elementary School
    Lehigh Elementary School
    Moore Elementary School
Middle:    Northampton Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  1,854

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.2%
Hispanic:
14.9%
African American:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41% Help


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Compare Details Northampton Area High School ranks worse than 59% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.62. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Northampton 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 (78.2%), Hispanic (14.9%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northampton Area High School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northampton Area High School is $17,471.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northampton Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northampton Area High School 405th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Northampton Area High School in the ranking list.)

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Northampton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northampton Area School District 265th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northampton Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Northampton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.17 314th 583 46.1%
2004 37.12 436th 590 26.1%
2005 40.34 433rd 593 27.0%
2006 55.58 330th 604 45.4%
2007 58.72 305th 615 50.4%
2008 66.89 213th 621 65.7%
2009 67.11 216th 632 65.8%
2010 50.77 390th 649 39.9%
2011 74.38 150th 660 77.3%
2012 66.45 251st 664 62.2%
2013 35.54 455th 591 23.0%
2014 44.23 394th 580 32.1%
2015 61.30 323rd 680 52.5%
2016 69.32 247th 677 63.5%
2017 70.12 234th 663 64.7%
2018 72.61 213th 673 68.4%
2019 69.90 244th 693 64.8%
2021 62.31 266th 537 50.5%
2022 58.34 314th 634 50.5%
2023 67.04 240th 674 64.4%
2024 47.62 405th 686 41.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northampton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.80 42nd 129 67.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northampton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.76 57th 84 32.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northampton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.37 336th 652 48.5%
2024 38.79 428th 664 35.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Northampton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.54 416th 665 37.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northampton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.55 96th 502 80.9%
2024 29.28 360th 513 29.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Northampton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.44 375th 662 43.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Northampton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.58 19th 260 92.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northampton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.68 130th 252 48.4%
2024 35.70 171st 274 37.6%
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Rank History for White students at Northampton Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.04 233rd 577 59.6%
2024 38.21 387th 595 35.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Northampton 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 1438 0 4 7 0 n/a n/a -14 1435
1989 1384 2 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1400
1990 1210 6 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1234
1991 1249 7 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1275
1992 1200 2 15 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1225
1993 1201 2 13 16 1 n/a n/a 0 1233
1994 1199 2 11 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1228
1995 1284 8 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1312
1996 1284 8 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1312
1997 1295 7 13 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1326
1998 1328 4 19 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1365
1999 1759 8 16 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1800
2000 1678 11 11 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1718
2001 1696 9 8 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1732
2002 1742 15 17 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1800
2003 1742 15 17 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1800
2004 1822 16 19 36 1 n/a n/a 0 1894
2005 1850 26 26 42 0 n/a n/a 0 1944
2006 1919 35 23 57 0 n/a n/a 0 2034
2007 1909 36 25 46 0 n/a n/a 0 2016
2008 1823 42 20 54 1 n/a n/a 0 1940
2009 1746 37 14 58 1 n/a n/a 0 1856
2010 1691 43 14 56 2 n/a n/a 1 1807
2011 1737 41 1 73 2 0 2 0 1856
2012 1610 30 9 73 2 0 10 0 1734
2013 1593 28 10 71 1 0 11 0 1714
2014 1520 41 13 87 0 0 16 0 1677
2015 1485 54 20 104 0 1 17 0 1681
2016 1569 53 17 101 0 1 18 0 1759
2017 1553 62 20 115 1 1 18 0 1770
2018 1605 63 20 134 2 1 24 0 1849
2019 1613 65 22 142 2 2 29 0 1875
2020 1575 54 22 163 2 2 33 0 1851
2021 1554 60 18 188 0 2 42 0 1864
2022 1523 57 12 239 0 1 36 0 1868
2023 1483 67 12 251 0 1 48 0 1862
2024 1450 67 10 276 0 0 51 0 1854

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 Northampton Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1435 73.3 19.5 n/a
1989 1400 81.4 17.1 n/a
1990 1234 81.7 15.1 0
1991 1275 76.5 16.6 n/a
1992 1225 78.0 15.7 n/a
1993 1233 67.0 18.4 n/a
1994 1228 63.0 19.5 n/a
1995 1312 69.0 19.0 n/a
1996 1312 69.0 19.0 n/a
1997 1326 75.0 17.7 n/a
1998 1365 73.0 18.7 n/a
1999 1800 89.0 20.2 n/a
2000 1718 87.0 19.7 3.1
2001 1732 85.0 20.4 3.5
2002 1800 93.0 19.4 2.2
2003 1800 93.0 19.4 2.2
2004 1894 103.3 18.3 4.8
2005 1944 107.0 18.2 2
2006 2034 106.9 19.0 10.5
2007 2016 110.7 18.2 9.3
2008 1940 111.6 17.4 14.6
2009 1856 108.1 17.2 15.9
2010 1807 112.3 16.0 15.6
2011 1856 118.1 15.7 19.6
2012 1734 106.5 16.2 21.6
2013 1714 89.6 19.1 22.5
2014 1677 89.6 18.7 24
2015 1681 89.0 18.8 24.9
2016 1759 95.0 18.5 26.4
2017 1770 95.5 18.5 22.2
2018 1849 95.5 19.3 24.4
2019 1875 99.4 18.8 23.4
2020 1851 127.8 14.4 23.8
2021 1864 141.3 13.1 24.4
2022 1868 120.6 15.4 25.2
2023 1862 118.2 15.7 31.4
2024 1854 125.1 14.8 41

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 Northampton Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1435 73.3 19.5 n/a
1989 1400 81.4 17.1 n/a
1990 1234 81.7 15.1 0
1991 1275 76.5 16.6 n/a
1992 1225 78.0 15.7 n/a
1993 1233 67.0 18.4 n/a
1994 1228 63.0 19.5 n/a
1995 1312 69.0 19.0 n/a
1996 1312 69.0 19.0 n/a
1997 1326 75.0 17.7 n/a
1998 1365 73.0 18.7 n/a
1999 1800 89.0 20.2 n/a
2000 1718 87.0 19.7 3.1
2001 1732 85.0 20.4 3.5
2002 1800 93.0 19.4 2.2
2003 1800 93.0 19.4 2.2
2004 1894 103.3 18.3 4.8
2005 1944 107.0 18.2 2
2006 2034 106.9 19.0 10.5
2007 2016 110.7 18.2 9.3
2008 1940 111.6 17.4 14.6
2009 1856 108.1 17.2 15.9
2010 1807 112.3 16.0 15.6
2011 1856 118.1 15.7 19.6
2012 1734 106.5 16.2 21.6
2013 1714 89.6 19.1 22.5
2014 1677 89.6 18.7 24
2015 1681 89.0 18.8 24.9
2016 1759 95.0 18.5 26.4
2017 1770 95.5 18.5 22.2
2018 1849 95.5 19.3 24.4
2019 1875 99.4 18.8 23.4
2020 1851 127.8 14.4 23.8
2021 1864 141.3 13.1 24.4
2022 1868 120.6 15.4 25.2
2023 1862 118.2 15.7 31.4
2024 1854 125.1 14.8 41

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 Northampton Area High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $123 (0.8%) $15,738 (99.2%) $15,861
2020 $117 (0.7%) $16,330 (99.3%) $16,447
2021 $325 (2.0%) $15,657 (98.0%) $15,982
2022 $534 (3.1%) $16,937 (96.9%) $17,471

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northampton 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 244th of 693 High schoolsRanks 240th of 674 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Northampton Area High School)71.942.6
 29.3%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Northampton Area High School)70.754.7
 16%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Northampton Area High School)77.869.3
 8.5%
   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 Students18751862
 0.7%
African American6567
 3.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian2212
 45.5%
Hispanic142251
 76.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White16131483
 8.1%
Two or More Races2948
 65.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.4%31.4%
 8.1%


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Students at Northampton Area High School are 78% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,854 students attended Northampton Area High School.

Northampton Area High School ranks 405th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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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