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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
Northampton Area High School
1619 Laubach Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Freedom High School
3149 Chester Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18020
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Northampton Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)

Freedom High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,854 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 15:1 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,813 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 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,854 students
1,813 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northampton Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Freedom High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northampton Area High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Freedom High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
116 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northampton Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Freedom High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northampton Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northampton Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Freedom High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bethlehem Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#923 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#1751 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northampton Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Freedom High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in PA)
15%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northampton Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northampton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freedom High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bethlehem Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northampton Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northampton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freedom High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bethlehem Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northampton Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northampton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freedom High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bethlehem Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 50% in PA)
88%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northampton Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Northampton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Freedom High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bethlehem Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northampton Area High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Freedom High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
481
468
Grade 10 Students
477
436
Grade 11 Students
459
461
Grade 12 Students
437
448

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northampton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northampton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Freedom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bethlehem Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northampton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northampton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Freedom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bethlehem Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northampton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northampton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Freedom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bethlehem Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
78%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northampton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northampton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Freedom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bethlehem Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northampton Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northampton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Freedom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bethlehem Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.37
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northampton Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northampton Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Freedom High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bethlehem Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northampton Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northampton Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Freedom High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bethlehem Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northampton Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northampton Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Freedom High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bethlehem Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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