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Bethlehem Area SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
22
Schools
12,939
Students
$23,782
Per-Pupil Spend
+66% nat'l
55.8%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
83.2%
Graduation Rate
-3.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bethlehem Area SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 12,939 students across 22 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.2% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,782 is above average for a US public school district. 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (22)
Elementary Schools16 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Asa Packer El SchKG–05339
Calypso El SchPK–05224
Clearview El SchKG–05382
Donegan El SchPK–05449
Farmersville El SchKG–05361
Fountain Hill El SchPK–05513
Freemansburg El SchKG–05347
Governor Wolf El SchKG–05459
Hanover El SchKG–05226
James Buchanan El SchKG–05263
Lincoln El SchKG–05319
Marvine El SchPK–05300
Miller Heights El SchKG–05340
Spring Garden El SchKG–05508
Thomas Jefferson El SchKG–05224
William Penn El SchKG–05239
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Broughal MS06–08500
East Hills MS06–081,047
Nitschmann MS06–08781
Northeast MS06–08725
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Freedom HS09–121,753
Liberty HS09–122,640
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,782+66% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
64%
State
24.8%
Local (property tax)
64.1%
Federal
11.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (64%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
12,939
Students
56%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.2%
Opportunity Score47/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,782 per pupil — 66% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bethlehem Area SD?
Bethlehem Area SD has 22 public schools, serving a total of 12,939 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bethlehem Area SD?
The graduation rate is 83.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bethlehem Area SD spend per student?
Bethlehem Area SD spends $23,782 per pupil — 66% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bethlehem Area SD?
56% of students in Bethlehem Area SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bethlehem Area SD?
No, Bethlehem Area SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bethlehem Area SD serve?
Bethlehem Area SD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bethlehem Area SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bethlehem Area SD is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.