For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,825 students in 18020, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 18020, PA are Freedom High School and Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 18020 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 18020, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 18020 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Freedom High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18020, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freedom High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3149 Chester Ave
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 867-5843
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 867-5843
Grades: 9-12
| 1,813 students
Rank: #22.
Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Chester Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 866-8013
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 866-8013
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 18020, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 18020, PA include Freedom High School and Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School.
How many public high schools are located in 18020?
2 public high schools are located in 18020.
What is the racial composition of students in 18020?
18020 public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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