Northampton Area High School is a public high school in the Northampton Area School District and located in Northampton, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area of eastern Pennsylvania.
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).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,866 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northampton Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Northampton Area High School's student population of 1,866 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,866 students
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northampton Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northampton Area High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#923 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
16%
16%
Black
4%
14%
White
78%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Konkrete Kids
- Northampton Area High School is the secondary school of the Northampton Area School District, located in Northampton, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The school serves spans grades 9-12. The High School is undergoing renovations to help with the growing population in Northampton. Northampton High School is widely known as one of the best wrestling schools in the nation. Northampton is one of the leading schools in State PIAA wrestling championships. Northampton High School competes in the Lehigh Valley Conference in the District XI athletic division of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. The school's athletic teams are known as the "Konkrete Kids", which is consciously misspelled (controversally so when abbriviated) and references Northampton's tradition as a large U.S. manufacturer of cement.
- Athletic championships: Girls softball: 1996, Football: 2006.
- Notable alumni: Jim Druckenmiller, former professional football player, Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers.
- Brian Schneider, professional baseball player, Washington Nationals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northampton Area High School's ranking?
Northampton Area High School is ranked #923 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Northampton Area High School often compared to?
Northampton Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nazareth Area High School, Freedom High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northampton Area High School?
The graduation rate of Northampton Area High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northampton Area High School?
1,866 students attend Northampton Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Northampton Area High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northampton Area High School?
Northampton Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northampton Area High School offer ?
Northampton Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northampton Area High School part of?
Northampton Area High School is part of Northampton Area School District.
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