Northampton Area High School vs. Freedom High School
Should you attend Northampton Area High School or Freedom High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northampton Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Freedom High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,866 students in grades 9-12, Northampton Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,792 students in grades 9-12, Freedom High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,866 students
1,792 students
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
108 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#923 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1751 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
63%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
11-19%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
473
439
Grade 10 Students
462
465
Grade 11 Students
450
404
Grade 12 Students
481
484
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
16%
40%
% Black
4%
11%
% White
78%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%