Innovative Arts Academy CS vs Northampton Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Innovative Arts Academy CS
Catasauqua · Charter high · Grades 6–12
477 students
Northampton Area HS
Northampton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,866 students
| Measure | Innovative Arts Academy CS Catasauqua, Pennsylvania | Northampton Area HS Northampton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #577 of 618 | #195 of 618 |
| National rank | #15581 of 16,910 | #2650 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 477 | 1,866 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 1,866 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 71% |
| city | Catasauqua | Northampton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northampton Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 18.2).
- •Northampton Area HS does better on math proficiency (71% vs 3%).
- •Northampton Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 16%).
- •Northampton Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 70.6%).
- •Innovative Arts Academy CS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.1).
- •Northampton Area HS is the larger school with 1,866 students compared with 477.
- •Innovative Arts Academy CS is a charter school while Northampton Area HS is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Innovative Arts Academy CS better than Northampton Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Northampton Area HS ranks higher (72.7 vs 18.2 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 Innovative Arts Academy CS and Northampton Area HS?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Catasauqua and Northampton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Innovative Arts Academy CS: 477. Northampton Area HS: 1,866. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Innovative Arts Academy CS and Northampton Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Innovative Arts Academy CS is 577th of 618 and Northampton Area HS is 195th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).