Northampton Area School District

The Northampton Area School District is located in Northampton, PA and includes 6 schools that serve 5,913 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Northampton Area School District spends $8,740 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Northampton Area School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the PA state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Northampton Area School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Northampton Area School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Northampton Area School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.