2022 Best Public High Schools in Northampton County

• Bethlehem, PA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  198 reviews

Junior: I’ve been at Charter Arts for three years now. I’ve seen the school at it’s both best and worst. My favorite part of ChArts is that it’s a family…my family, that is. ChArts is a place where I can rap about cell and fill the stair wells with my Tchaikovsky music without a hint of judgment. I can be a pumpkin for Halloween or wear my ugly Christmas sweaters in June, and never be out of place. This is what I call a real family!... Read 198 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 637

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Nazareth Area School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  308 reviews

Senior: The teachers are excellent, and technology integration is very good. Friendly and open environment as well, with many opportunities available to students. On the flipside, my personal experience with counselors has been middling, and it is difficult to contact them for information and help with issues unless one has scheduled an appointment with them in the office. I've also seen drugs passed around and talked about casually in school, despite campaigns against them. The school has recently been focusing on its athletics program too, and has been pouring money in that direction. We'll see how it goes.... Read 308 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,549

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Wilson Area School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  80 reviews

Alum: I enjoyed my time at Wilson Area High School. When I was there, the music department was amazing, and they had some great teachers there. There was also plenty to do in terms of extracurricular activities. The few problems I had was the food was pretty basic and didn't seem to have much going for it, in terms of clubs that didn't have a large organization behind of it, there wasn't really anything there, and I wish there were more tools and exposure in terms of selecting colleges/what to do after high school. Otherwise, great experience!... Read 80 reviews

• grade A

• Students 708

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Saucon Valley School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  141 reviews

Sophomore: I am currently a sophomore at Saucon Valley High school. I love the school and the teachers, as they know how to prepare us for college. However, what I don’t like about Saucon Valley is that as a new student, it’s very hard to make friends. The students are unwelcome and are often very “clicky”. I also don’t like how most of the high school is obsessed with class rank and gpa. Although this aspect is important for college, it affects high school greatly because students take AP classes just for the extra credit and don’t bother to really learn the material. Super competitive students and teachers who encourage this behavior really make the high school experience unpleasant.... Read 141 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 750

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Bethlehem, PA•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.64 out of 5  141 reviews

Senior: Overall Lehigh Valley Academy is a great school if you are deciding to go to an international school or examine for IB credits. If you are looking for a regular high school diploma, this school is not for you. The curriculum is very intense and there are many requirements in order to obtain your IB credits. The school is small compared to local high schools but there is still school spirit and fun activities that student council creates. The biggest asset to the sports at LVA is their Step Team, they have had the opportunity to win first place at the State competition and go to nationals! There is dress code at the school. There is a lot of pressure on the juniors and seniors due to the Diploma Programme, they also offer a Career Programme for students who are more interested in engineering or biomedical. The CP program is definitely easier than the DP program but they both offer great opportunities.... Read 141 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,790

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Bethlehem Area School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  468 reviews

Senior: Overall alright. Most of the classes are good, most of my teachers have been supportive and knowledgeable, and the experience has overall been decent. However, Liberty has it's fair share of problems too. A few teachers don't teach, don't know how to teach, or don't know the material very well. Its frustrating to have to self-study for AP exams for courses you're in. This is made worse by the block schedule used by Liberty. AP courses are designed to be full year courses, so when courses are taken in half a year it's sometimes hard. This is especially bad for courses that involve lots of writing or reading such as English classes. During the pandemic, the Collegeboard was posting notes videos, and because we took the course in a half-year, we were always ahead of their supplemental videos. And taking an AP course in the second half of the year can be worse, as you have only from Late January to early May to learn the material.... Read 468 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 2,665

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Easton Area School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  497 reviews

Sophomore: Easton Area High School is a great school! Teachers are always supportive! There are lots of traditions at Easton. Many such as, the yearly bonfire and Easton vs. Phillipsburg football games which have been going on for over 100 years! It is such a great school and the people who work and teach there dedicate so much time and effort to make sure the students who attend get the best education they could receive! I’ve always felt like Easton is a big family. I have many family members who have attended Easton, and still come back for the traditions that they love so much! It is an honor to be a Rover at Easton Area High School.... Read 497 reviews

• grade B

• Students 2,875

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Northampton Area School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  223 reviews

Senior: I participate on the varsity track and field and cross country teams. I enjoy the closeness of the members on these teams. I have made lasting friendships. I enjoyed being a role model as a captain for the past 2 years and help to push the younger members achieve their personal best. Also, Northampton high school has caring teachers who are wiling to go the extra mile and help you be successful! I also had the opportunity to be a member of several other clubs, such as winter track, volunteer club, PE club, and Leadership club. I learned a lot of valuable life skills being a member of these clubs. I enjoyed helping others in my community during volunteer club. Helping others gave me a sense of purpose and I enjoyed spreading happiness to others in my community.... Read 223 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,851

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Bethlehem Area School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  266 reviews

Senior: My Experience at Freedom High School was one of the best. The teachers care for you, and even though the school might be big, they are very personal when it comes to their students. Almost everyone knows everyone! You meet new students everyday, whether that be a new student in your class, or even bumping into someone in the hallway. Every student is really open and they make you laugh. I definitely don't regret my high school experience and will miss it all once I graduate. The only negative thing I would have to say is, I did have one teacher, and they weren't the very best. I would feel bad about myself whenever I spoke to that teacher, but I wasn't going to let one teacher ruin my high school experience. I loved it.... Read 266 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,875

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Catasauqua Area School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.64 out of 5  42 reviews

Senior: Catasauqua School District is very small, which has its advantages and disadvantages. I think being in a small school provided me with more opportunities to be involved in multiple sports and several activities, and more personalized attention in class. I would like to see increased participation in sports and activities, and more school spirit.... Read 42 reviews

• grade B

• Students 471

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Pen Argyl Area School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.44 out of 5  84 reviews

Senior: I was very comfortable in my classes and loved most of my teachers. It is a very safe school setting and a tightly-knit community. However, due to its small size, there is a lack of opportunity in areas such as higher-level courses, clubs, and sports. There are more than enough opportunities to receive help as a student, as all teachers are willing to help in a wide variety of subjects and even personal problems. Despite teachers' consistent warmness, some programs and activities with the aim to relate or be accessible to students come off as tacky and do not serve their purpose as a result. The school's size is honestly its largest downfall, in conjunction with its faculty's occasional lack of awareness when it comes to levels of student knowledge and preparedness. For me to enter into a higher level math was a grueling process when it really should not have been. Overall, I like my small high school, and am grateful to have spent four years here with close friends.... Read 84 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 501

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Bangor Area School District, PA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.47 out of 5  174 reviews

Alum: The best part about Bangor High School would have to be the teachers and the students who try to make school as comfortable for everyone as possible. The teachers are not only good at their job, but they are also amazing people when you need someone to talk to. They offer a wide variety of classes and electives that are so much fun. The athletic and music departments are equally important in the school and everyone supports everyone.... Read 174 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 981

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1