How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bethlehem Area SD | North Penn SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Lansdale, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 12,973 | 12,912 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | 17 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bethlehem Area SD | North Penn SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,515 | $19,806 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.2% | 5.6% |
| State Revenue | 24.8% | 18.8% |
| Local Revenue | 64.1% | 75.6% |
Bethlehem Area SD
Federal State Local
North Penn SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bethlehem Area SD | North Penn SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.8% | 52.2% |
| African American | 11.1% | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.6% | 10.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 20.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.0% | 8.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.1% | 34.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bethlehem Area SD | North Penn SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 41 | 32 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 289.5:1 | 355.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.4% | 10.0% |
School Types
Bethlehem Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 13
North Penn SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.