Is Bangor Area High School a good school?

Bangor Area High School ranks 162 nd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bangor Area High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 887 students attended Bangor Area High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bangor Area High School?

Students at Bangor Area High School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Bangor Area High School?

Bangor Area High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Five Points Elementary School Elementary : Washington Elementary School Middle : Bangor Area Middle School Middle : DeFranco Elementary School

Bangor Area High School

Summary:

Bangor Area High School is a public high school located in Bangor, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 887 students. The school is part of the Bangor Area School District, which is ranked 154 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bangor Area High School consistently performs above the state average in Keystone Exam proficiency rates for 11th grade students in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 51.4% in Algebra I, 58.8% in Biology, and 76.6% in Literature, compared to the state averages of 41.6%, 50.5%, and 63.2%, respectively. The school's performance in these exams has been relatively stable over the past few years, with proficiency rates ranging from the high 40s to mid-70s. Additionally, Bangor Area High School performs particularly well in terms of its Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroups, ranking 46th out of 274 Pennsylvania high schools for Hispanic students and 104th out of 664 high schools for low-SES students.

Bangor Area High School generally outperforms its nearby counterparts, such as Pocono Mountain East High School, Wilson Area High School, and Easton Area High School, in terms of academic performance and student subgroup outcomes. The school has also maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 91.7% over the past few years, and a relatively low dropout rate, fluctuating between 0.6% and 1.6% in recent years. This consistent performance over time and the school's ability to support the needs of its economically disadvantaged students make Bangor Area High School a model for other schools in the area to emulate.

Detail:

Public 9-12

187 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013-5224

(610) 599-7011

District: Bangor Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
162^nd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,961

Feeder schools for Bangor Area High School:

Elementary:	Five Points Elementary School
	Washington Elementary School
Middle:	Bangor Area Middle School
	DeFranco Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 887

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.9%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bangor Area High School ranks better than 76.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bangor Area High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.9%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bangor Area High School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Bangor Area High School employs 60.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bangor Area High School is $5,961.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bangor Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bangor Area High School 162^nd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Bangor Area High School in the ranking list.)

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Bangor Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bangor Area School District 154^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bangor Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Bangor Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	43.06	401^st	583	31.2%
2004	30.73	468^th	590	20.7%
2005	31.04	479^th	593	19.2%
2006	45.87	404^th	604	33.1%
2007	47.99	404^th	615	34.3%
2008	28.42	512^th	621	17.6%
2009	49.23	392^nd	632	38.0%
2010	52.27	373^rd	649	42.5%
2011	64.71	267^th	660	59.5%
2012	52.88	392^nd	664	41.0%
2013	41.76	419^th	591	29.1%
2014	50.96	345^th	580	40.5%
2015	58.96	356^th	680	47.6%
2016	65.32	300^th	677	55.7%
2017	59.65	345^th	663	48.0%
2018	66.34	303^rd	673	55.0%
2019	60.92	338^th	693	51.2%
2021	80.36	78^th	537	85.5%
2022	47.17	407^th	634	35.8%
2023	77.26	135^th	674	80.0%
2024	74.59	162^nd	686	76.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bangor Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.62	96^th	652	85.3%
2024	80.76	104^th	664	84.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Bangor Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	73.65	183^rd	665	72.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bangor Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.19	104^th	502	79.3%
2024	66.65	120^th	513	76.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Bangor Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	74.23	157^th	662	76.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bangor Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.84	122^nd	252	51.6%
2024	80.32	46^th	274	83.2%

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Rank History for White students at Bangor Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.53	148^th	577	74.4%
2024	64.76	201^st	595	66.2%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bangor Area High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	562	2	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	568
1989	535	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	538
1990	514	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	519
1991	533	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	538
1992	555	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
1993	601	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
1994	581	3	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
1995	624	1	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	636
1996	624	1	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	636
1997	647	1	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	655
1998	671	3	5	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	686
1999	710	2	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	724
2000	1001	4	7	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	1020
2001	1039	8	7	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	1064
2002	1140	19	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1175
2003	1140	19	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1175
2004	1150	16	7	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	1201
2005	1176	16	5	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	1235
2006	1156	16	6	33	4	n/a	n/a	0	1215
2007	1148	22	2	44	7	n/a	n/a	0	1223
2008	1146	24	0	45	5	n/a	n/a	0	1220
2009	1083	21	4	41	0	n/a	n/a	7	1156
2010	1062	20	3	40	0	n/a	n/a	1	1126
2011	1032	24	3	56	0	0	5	0	1120
2012	1009	22	5	47	0	0	4	0	1087
2013	951	23	7	52	0	1	6	0	1040
2014	914	21	8	46	1	1	7	0	998
2015	888	24	10	44	0	0	7	0	973
2016	915	26	14	52	0	0	7	0	1014
2017	924	24	9	68	0	0	9	0	1034
2018	867	24	13	58	1	0	12	0	975
2019	882	23	12	65	1	0	12	0	995
2020	859	14	11	70	0	0	27	0	981
2021	809	17	10	58	0	0	32	0	926
2022	778	20	9	65	3	1	32	0	908
2023	753	16	9	65	10	0	34	0	887

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bangor Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	568	40.2	14.1	n/a
1989	538	38.0	14.1	n/a
1990	519	40.0	12.9	0
1991	538	39.0	13.7	n/a
1992	559	35.8	15.6	n/a
1993	603	38.0	15.9	n/a
1994	590	37.0	15.9	n/a
1995	636	39.5	16.1	n/a
1996	636	39.5	16.1	n/a
1997	655	39.4	16.6	n/a
1998	686	42.1	16.3	n/a
1999	724	41.7	17.4	n/a
2000	1020	53.5	19.1	9
2001	1064	55.0	19.3	11.8
2002	1175	65.9	17.8	12.4
2003	1175	65.9	17.8	12.4
2004	1201	68.1	17.6	10.7
2005	1235	77.0	16.0	11.8
2006	1215	79.3	15.3	16.9
2007	1223	79.3	15.4	19.4
2008	1220	78.3	15.6	19.8
2009	1156	78.4	14.7	22
2010	1126	76.5	14.7	29.3
2011	1120	77.7	14.4	34.6
2012	1087	67.7	16.0	36.2
2013	1040	66.4	15.6	37.7
2014	998	66.1	15.0	36.5
2015	973	63.0	15.4	38.1
2016	1014	60.0	16.9	37.1
2017	1034	60.7	17.0	28.1
2018	975	57.3	17.0	29.5
2019	995	62.5	15.9	30.9
2020	981	61.3	15.9	28.2
2021	926	60.7	15.2	35.4
2022	908	59.7	15.1	33.7
2023	887	60.6	14.6	34.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bangor Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	568	40.2	14.1	n/a
1989	538	38.0	14.1	n/a
1990	519	40.0	12.9	0
1991	538	39.0	13.7	n/a
1992	559	35.8	15.6	n/a
1993	603	38.0	15.9	n/a
1994	590	37.0	15.9	n/a
1995	636	39.5	16.1	n/a
1996	636	39.5	16.1	n/a
1997	655	39.4	16.6	n/a
1998	686	42.1	16.3	n/a
1999	724	41.7	17.4	n/a
2000	1020	53.5	19.1	9
2001	1064	55.0	19.3	11.8
2002	1175	65.9	17.8	12.4
2003	1175	65.9	17.8	12.4
2004	1201	68.1	17.6	10.7
2005	1235	77.0	16.0	11.8
2006	1215	79.3	15.3	16.9
2007	1223	79.3	15.4	19.4
2008	1220	78.3	15.6	19.8
2009	1156	78.4	14.7	22
2010	1126	76.5	14.7	29.3
2011	1120	77.7	14.4	34.6
2012	1087	67.7	16.0	36.2
2013	1040	66.4	15.6	37.7
2014	998	66.1	15.0	36.5
2015	973	63.0	15.4	38.1
2016	1014	60.0	16.9	37.1
2017	1034	60.7	17.0	28.1
2018	975	57.3	17.0	29.5
2019	995	62.5	15.9	30.9
2020	981	61.3	15.9	28.2
2021	926	60.7	15.2	35.4
2022	908	59.7	15.1	33.7
2023	887	60.6	14.6	34.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bangor Area High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$17,188 (100.0%)	$17,188
2020	$109 (0.7%)	$15,775 (99.3%)	$15,884
2021	$422 (2.7%)	$15,400 (97.3%)	$15,823
2022	$725 (12.2%)	$5,236 (87.8%)	$5,961

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bangor Area High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 338^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 135^th of 674 High schools	28.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Bangor Area High School)	60.1	48	12.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Bangor Area High School)	68.4	62.2	6.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Bangor Area High School)	75.2	74.7	0.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	995	887	10.9%
African American	23	16	30.4%
American Indian	1	10	900%
Asian	12	9	25%
Hispanic	65	65
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	882	753	14.6%
Two or More Races	12	34	183.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.9%	34.7%	3.9%

Schools Near Bangor Area High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bangor Area High School	Public	9-12	187 Five Points Richmond Rd	Bangor	18013	Northampton County	Bangor Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 599-7011	887	61	14.6	34.7%	753 (84.9%)	16 (1.8%)	65 (7.3%)	9 (1.0%)	10 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.8%)	74.6	162^nd of 686 public high schools	76.4%		77.3	135^th of 674 public high schools	80.0%	27	51.4	58.8	76.6	$5,961	$725	$5,236
Pen Argyl Area High School	Public	9-12	501 W Laurel Ave	Pen Argyl	18072	Northampton County	Pen Argyl Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 863-1293	502	40	12.4	34.9%	434 (86.5%)	10 (2.0%)	29 (5.8%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.4%)	53	363^rd of 686 public high schools	47.1%		70.3	201^st of 674 public high schools	70.2%	162	39.6	49.2	61.9	$21,338	$1,141	$20,198
Stroudsburg High School	Public	10-12	1100 W Main St	Stroudsburg	18360	Monroe County	Stroudsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 421-1991	1,246	78	16.0	34.2%	584 (46.9%)	259 (20.8%)	314 (25.2%)	44 (3.5%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (3.4%)	76.3	150^th of 686 public high schools	78.1%		67.9	227^th of 674 public high schools	66.3%	77	53.9	61.2	74.9	$20,122	$346	$19,776
East Stroudsburg Senior High School South	Public	9-12	279 N Courtland St	East Stroudsburg	18301	Monroe County	East Stroudsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 424-8471	1,338	92	14.5	48.1%	567 (42.4%)	317 (23.7%)	291 (21.7%)	24 (1.8%)	25 (1.9%)	3 (0.2%)	111 (8.3%)	48.1	399^th of 686 public high schools	41.8%		43.4	434^th of 674 public high schools	35.6%	35	35.2	45.1	62.8	$23,296	$595	$22,702
Career Institute of Technology	Public	9-12	5335 Kesslersville Road	Easton	18040	Northampton County	Career Institute of Technology	No	No	No	No	(610) 258-2857	4	23	.1		4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Monroe Career and Technical Institute	Public	9-12	194 Laurel Lake Road	Bartonsville	18321	Monroe County	Monroe Career and Technical Institute	No	No	No	No	(570) 629-2001	92	32	2.8	56.5%	45 (48.9%)	15 (16.3%)	25 (27.2%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)								(n/a)
Nazareth Area High School	Public	9-12	501 East Center Street	Nazareth	18064	Northampton County	Nazareth Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 759-1730	1,594	100	15.9	22.0%	1,262 (79.2%)	36 (2.3%)	143 (9.0%)	101 (6.3%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (3.0%)	73	176^th of 686 public high schools	74.3%		78	127^th of 674 public high schools	81.2%	49	49.2	62.3	72.0	$16,745	$253	$16,492
Pleasant Valley High School	Public	9-12	1671 Route 209	Brodheadsville	18322	Monroe County	Pleasant Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 402-1000	1,343	77	17.3	39.4%	955 (71.1%)	110 (8.2%)	206 (15.3%)	15 (1.1%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (4.1%)	59.2	305^th of 686 public high schools	55.5%		64	261^st of 674 public high schools	61.3%	44	37.7	51.7	70.6	$18,383	$23	$18,360
Wilson Area High School	Public	9-12	424 Warrior Ln	Easton	18042	Northampton County	Wilson Area School District	No	No	No	No	(484) 373-6030	741	48	15.3	39.4%	394 (53.2%)	82 (11.1%)	178 (24.0%)	29 (3.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (7.6%)	66.8	232^nd of 686 public high schools	66.2%		71	197^th of 674 public high schools	70.8%	35	42.5	55.1	74.7	$15,427	$82	$15,345
Easton Area High School	Public	9-12	2601 William Penn Hwy	Easton	18045	Northampton County	Easton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 250-2481	2,844	170	16.7	91.6%	1,217 (42.8%)	476 (16.7%)	872 (30.7%)	137 (4.8%)	1 (0.0%)	7 (0.2%)	134 (4.7%)	27	519^th of 686 public high schools	24.3%		34.6	484^th of 674 public high schools	28.2%	35	26.6	37.3	44.9	$16,765	$1,125	$15,641

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