BANGOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Bangor Area HS is a public high school that is part of the Bangor Area SD school district, located in Bangor, PA with about 975 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 57 teachers, Bangor Area HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bangor Area High School, located in Bangor, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Bangor Area School District. Situated in the Slate Belt region of Northampton County, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college matriculation, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The facility provides a broad range of core subjects alongside diverse elective opportunities, including technology education, the arts, and business programs, all aimed at fostering a well-rounded educational experience.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Bangor Area High School is characterized by a strong commitment to student development through extracurricular involvement. The school maintains a robust athletics program and various clubs and organizations that encourage leadership, teamwork, and community engagement. By emphasizing a balance between academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school plays a central role in the local community, striving to cultivate an environment that supports the individual goals and achievements of its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Bangor Area HS at (610) 599-7011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bangor, PA 18013-5224
(610) 599-7011
BANGOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Bangor, PA with about 975 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bangor Area SD
- Total Students:
- 975
- Teachers:
- 57.35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 975 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BANGOR AREA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.