Catasauqua SHS vs Northampton Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catasauqua SHS
Northampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
467 students
Northampton Area HS
Northampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,866 students
| Measure | Catasauqua SHS Northampton, Pennsylvania | Northampton Area HS Northampton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #386 of 618 | #195 of 618 |
| National rank | #6926 of 16,910 | #2650 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 467 | 1,866 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 1,866 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| city | Northampton | Northampton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northampton Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 55.4).
- •Northampton Area HS does better on math proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Northampton Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Northampton Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 98.5%).
- •Catasauqua SHS does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.1).
- •Northampton Area HS is the larger school with 1,866 students compared with 467.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Catasauqua SHS better than Northampton Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Northampton Area HS ranks higher (72.7 vs 55.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Catasauqua SHS and Northampton Area HS?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catasauqua SHS: 467. Northampton Area HS: 1,866. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catasauqua SHS and Northampton Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Catasauqua SHS is 386th of 618 and Northampton Area HS is 195th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).