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4 schools in Northampton

Pennsylvania · Public K-12

Northampton sits inside Pennsylvania and runs 4 public K-12 schools, serving about 4,316 students between them, an average of 1079 per campus.

7-year change in Northampton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,316
-215 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
72%
was 82%
% Hispanic
20%
was 10%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Catasauqua SHSHigh09-12467
Colonel John Siegfried El SchElementaryKG-05808
Northampton Area HSHigh09-121,866
Northampton Area MSMiddle06-081,175

About Northampton

Public education in Northampton, Pennsylvania runs across 4 schools that enrolls roughly 4,316 students. By footprint, Northampton sits in the low-population bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Schools in Northampton average about 1,079 students each, 90% noticeably above the Pennsylvania norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Northampton has fell 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,531 students to 4,316. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 82% to 72%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Northampton discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Northampton, Pennsylvania?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Northampton, with a combined enrollment of about 4,316.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Northampton?
Northampton has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Northampton?
Northampton Area HS is the largest public school in Northampton by enrollment, with approximately 1,866 students.
What school districts serve Northampton?
Northampton is served by 2 public school districts, including Northampton Area SD, Catasauqua Area SD.
What grade levels do public schools in Northampton cover?
Public schools in Northampton serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.