Northampton Area High School in Northampton, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Northampton Area High School is a suburban public school in Northampton, Pennsylvania that is part of Northampton Area School District. It serves 1,875 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.5:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,875 Students

96 Teachers

1619 Laubach Ave

Northampton, PA 18067 View local requests

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Northampton Area High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Ames

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Northampton Area High School Demographics

50%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

17%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Northampton Area High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 27, 2025

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