PAHighATSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Freedom HS — School Profile & District Info

High|Bethlehem, Pennsylvania|Bethlehem Area SD

Bethlehem, PA 18020

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,813
Student:Teacher
15.8:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
52.6%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
<=10%
Math Proficiency
49%
73th percentile in PA
Graduation Rate
83%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.9%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
21 courses offered
262 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
62 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
112 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
194 test takers
Athletics
26 sports, 44 teams
611 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.2:1
Worse than average in PA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,874
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
110.3
96% fully certified
Counselors
8
Psychologists
1
Nurses
2.2
School Resource Officers
2
Security Staff
5
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$18,564
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$11,388
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$28,058
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 27%Local 63%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$349,765
+2.8% 1yr+40.2% 5yr
Allentown, PA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
15.9%
Below 150% poverty line
4.7%
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Uninsured residents
8.3%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
3,107
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,801
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,187 (42%)
Other Health Impairment
594 (21%)
Autism
488 (17%)
Intellectual Disability
169 (6%)
Emotional Disturbance
162 (6%)
Speech/Language Impairment
150 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,792
Current enrollment
Stable(-4% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Freedom HS

Freedom HS currently enrolls 1,813 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in PA.

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