Freedom HS

www.beth.k12.pa.us

1,753 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Freedom High School, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a prominent public secondary school within the Bethlehem Area School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and career-technical education pathways. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

Beyond the classroom, Freedom High School boasts a vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs. The school is widely recognized for its strong school spirit and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that encourages student leadership and community engagement. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a robust support system and diverse enrichment opportunities, Freedom High School aims to develop well-rounded individuals ready to contribute effectively to their community.

1,753

Total Students

111.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freedom HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	797
Hispanic	672
Black	175
Asian	78
Two or More	22
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

White
797 (45.5 %)
Hispanic
672 (38.3 %)
Black
175 (10.0 %)
Asian
78 (4.4 %)
Two or More
22 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bethlehem Area SD
Phone:	(610)867-5843
Website:	http://www.beth.k12.pa.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,753
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 420

Grade 10 477

Grade 11 419

Grade 12 437