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2019 Best Public High Schools in Northampton CountyAbout this List

The 2019 Best Public High Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, and high school ratings. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts

    • Public School
    • Bethlehem, PA
    • 9-12
    • 143
    #1 Best Public High Schools in Northampton County

    Freshman: The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts appreciates and accepts everyone through artistic expression. Students are able to grasp the concept of collaboration and hard work through vigorous learning both in their major and academically. Teachers and admisnistration strive for each and every student to feel accepted and safe. There is an amazing trust between students and teachers which allows independence and freedom on both parties. The adults are very understanding of stressful situations and will work with the student closely to ensure growth. I have learned so much in my short amount of time here and am excited to go to school each morning. I'm so glad I go here!
    Read 143 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 600 Students
    • 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. Nazareth Area High School

    • Nazareth Area School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 274
    #2 Best Public High Schools in Northampton County

    Junior: I love Nazareth Area High School! The school makes you feel so welcomed there. The staff is very nice and makes learning in the classroom very fun! They are very easy to talk to, and the teachers there love to form connections with their students. In addition, Nazareth's academics are top notch! Nazareth Area High School's School Performance Profile Report Card Score for the 2015-2016 school year was 98.8% which is outstanding. Additionally, the school environment feels safe and secure. Ultimately, Nazareth Area High School is an amazing school to attend!
    Read 274 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,509 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Saucon Valley Senior High School

    • Saucon Valley School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 129
    #3 Best Public High Schools in Northampton County

    Senior: Saucon Valley Senior High School has many good qualities including strong academics and dedicated teachers. Although, the school has a large lack of diversity and connection between the different departments. For instance, the classes are primarily white, with similar opinion throughout. Thus, I believe it would beneficial for the school to nurture creativity and personal opinions of the student on a larger scale. This would allow for greater debate, learning, and growth in the individual. Moreover, the schedule needs revamping. It lacks a solid flow and with the rotating paw period lacks a strong foundation to truly promote the enrichment of the student. Ultimately, Saucon is a strong school district, but required changes on the fundamental level in order to continue growing and to become a more cohesive school community.
    Read 129 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 753 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Roanoke Catholic School

    • Private School
    • Roanoke, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 58

    Alum: I attended RCS since 5th grade, and absolutely loved it. This school provides an excellent college prep education while being centered on Catholic teaching. The teachers deeply care for their students, and definitely push them to be better students, but also better people. Theology classes certainly teach the beliefs of the Church but also allow for questions and discussion about the Catholic faith, which gives students the opportunity to own their faith rather than know about their faith. I would highly recommend this school to any family interested in a high quality, holistically minded, education.
    Read 58 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 501 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Wilson Area High School

    • Wilson Area School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 68
    #4 Best Public High Schools in Northampton County

    Senior: Wilson Area High School is a great school. With amazing teachers and a supportive student body, the school has no problem getting students to ace their AP tests and other exams. There could be more support for all the different athletic teams and a little more school spirit from the students, but overall it's a very good school.
    Read 68 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 703 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Liberty High School

    • Bethlehem Area School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 410
    #5 Best Public High Schools in Northampton County

    Senior: I’ll admit students at Liberty joke about how they go to a bad school, but i believe the exact opposite. I could not imagine going to any high school other than LHS. We are home to the greatest band in the country, as well as one of the greatest HS football rivalries, not to mention our superintendent is internet famous! Liberty is home to Liberty Theatre, a place I have considered my second home for the past four years. I have forged so many friendships and created so many memories that will last a lifetime. The teachers are extraordinary, they truly care about their students and I consider many of my teachers confidantes. I feel comfortable talking to my teachers and getting advice from them. Our sense of school pride is legendary, and I will take that pride with me for the rest of my life. “Liberty High School, hail to thee. Loyal sons and daughters we. In the future as the past, we’ll be loyal to the last.”
    Read 410 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,787 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  7. Easton Area High School

    • Easton Area School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 451
    #6 Best Public High Schools in Northampton County

    Sophomore: The courses offered at EAHS are very helpful and cover all career areas. All the teachers and the guidance department provide great advice for the future. Just would like to see some renovation in the school. Overall, it is a fun, unique high school!
    Read 451 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 2,726 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School

    • Public School
    • Bethlehem, PA
    • K-12
    • 96
    #7 Best Public High Schools in Northampton County

    Freshman: It is a good school! I am currently a freshman who has never gone anywhere else, so I may be a little bit biased. I love all my teachers, because they try their best to teach us what we need to know - both for exams, and life. I like the course work, although it is challenging . I know it is how I will get ready for college. I have friends who have graduated and they say that LVA really prepared them for college.
    Read 96 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,681 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Freedom High School

    • Bethlehem Area School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 220
    #8 Best Public High Schools in Northampton County

    Senior: At Freedom High School, there is an immense amount of diversity. There are so many different ethnicities and religions and social groups. You have the opportunity to meet and get to know people you may have never talked to before. The teachers were very nice, yet there were few teachers that I thought were amazing at teaching. I loved that Freedom gave students the opportunity to take classes at Northampton Community College. It had prepared me for college more than high school ever could. The academics were good, but school spirit was something that emerged my senior year. There was always slight school spirit, but it was growing throughout my years there. The entire school was a Freedom family.
    Read 220 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,913 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. Northampton Area High School

    • Northampton Area School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 194
    #9 Best Public High Schools in Northampton County

    Alum: The teachers were awesome! There was a lack of resources devoted to the drama club. However, some of the parents formed a booster club last year. They were able to raise more funds for the spring musical. They also publicized the musical more widely. Attendance was way up from the past year.
    Read 194 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,770 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Bangor Area High School

    • Bangor Area School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 162

    Senior: I liked how there are a variety of different clubs, organizations, and sports within the school district. There is always something to do and joining clubs are easy and fun. I played Varsity soccer all four years of high school and I made friendships that will last a life time. The one thing I would improve would be having a mini-thon and coming up with new ways to raise money for charity.
    Read 162 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,034 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. Pen Argyl Area High School

    • Pen Argyl Area School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 78

    Niche User: I graduated from Pen Argyl Area High School last summer as the valedictorian. When I started to attend college, I realized how helpful the high school courses were in preparing my college. The chemistry lab really helped me understand how labs work, and the economics course prepared me for the vocabularies that would be useful in later courses. AP credits freed me from some college courses. I highly recommend Pen Argyl Area High School!
    Read 78 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 538 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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