Top Rankings
Catasauqua Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,481 students in Catasauqua Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
51爆料s in Catasauqua Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,481 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Catasauqua Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#498 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
39%
15%
% Black
7%
14%
% White
47%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,448 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,465 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,448
$23,696
Spending / Student
$22,465
$23,119
Best Catasauqua Area School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Catasauqua Sr. High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 W Bullshead Rd
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 697-0111
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 697-0111
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Francis H Sheckler Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
251 N 14th St
Catasauqua, PA 18032
(610) 264-5601
Catasauqua, PA 18032
(610) 264-5601
Grades: K-4
| 566 students
Rank: #33.
Catasauqua Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Pine Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
(610) 264-4341
Catasauqua, PA 18032
(610) 264-4341
Grades: 5-8
| 468 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Catasauqua Area School District?
Catasauqua Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,481 students.
What is the rank of Catasauqua Area School District?
Catasauqua Area School District is ranked #493 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Catasauqua Area School District?
47% of Catasauqua Area School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Catasauqua Area School District?
Catasauqua Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Catasauqua Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,465 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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