Serving 1,594 students in grades 9-12, Nazareth Area High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nazareth Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Nazareth Area High School's student population of 1,594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nazareth Area High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nazareth Area High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#208 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nazareth Area High School's ranking?
Nazareth Area High School is ranked #208 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Nazareth Area High School often compared to?
Nazareth Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saucon Valley Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nazareth Area High School?
The graduation rate of Nazareth Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nazareth Area High School?
1,594 students attend Nazareth Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Nazareth Area High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nazareth Area High School?
Nazareth Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nazareth Area High School offer ?
Nazareth Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nazareth Area High School part of?
Nazareth Area High School is part of Nazareth Area School District.
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