Serving 302 students in grades 9-12, Bethlehem-center Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Bethlehem-center Sr. High School's student population of 302 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
Bethlehem-center Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethlehem-center Sr. High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1672 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Bethlehem-center Sr. High School is ranked #1672 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bethlehem-center Sr. High School often compared to?
Bethlehem-center Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bentworth Sr. High School, California Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bethlehem-center Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Bethlehem-center Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bethlehem-center Sr. High School?
302 students attend Bethlehem-center Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bethlehem-center Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethlehem-center Sr. High School?
Bethlehem-center Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bethlehem-center Sr. High School offer ?
Bethlehem-center Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethlehem-center Sr. High School part of?
Bethlehem-center Sr. High School is part of Bethlehem-Center School District.
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