Catasauqua SHS

2500 W Bullshead Rd
Northampton, PA 18067

www.cattysd.org

473 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Catasauqua Senior High School is a public secondary institution serving the students of the Catasauqua Area School District in Northampton, Pennsylvania. Located at 2500 W Bullshead Rd, the school provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and college and career readiness. The school is known for being the home of the "Rough Riders" and serves as a central hub for the local community’s spirit and academic development.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success by offering a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and specialized programs. Beyond the classroom, Catasauqua Senior High provides a variety of athletic programs, student clubs, and organizations that encourage personal growth and community engagement. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to face the challenges of the modern world.

473

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Catasauqua SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	160
Black	26
Asian	5
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
250 (52.9 %)
Hispanic
160 (33.8 %)
Two or More
30 (6.3 %)
Black
26 (5.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Catasauqua Area SD
Phone:	(610)697-0111
Website:	http://www.cattysd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 117

Grade 10 117

Grade 11 114

Grade 12 125