Bethlehem Area School District
- 1516 SYCAMORE ST
- BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
- (610) 861-0500
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 84.0% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,956 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.7 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | - |
| Number of Students | 15,166 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,029 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 15,166 | 14.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 973 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,092 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,016 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,106 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,111 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,122 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,142 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,098 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,170 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,270 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,303 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,162 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,259 |
| Ungraded Students | 16 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 496 |
| Hispanic | 4,842 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,505 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 7,665 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 7,621 |
| Female | 6,909 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,029 | 14.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 17 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 36 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 451 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 423 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 102 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 183 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 17 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 57 |
| Elementary | 23 |
| Secondary | 34 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 16 |
| Library Support Staff | 2 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 631 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 7 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 47 |
| School Administrators | 42 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 59 |
| Student Support Services | 24 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 452 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $206,194,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $148,444,000 | 72.0% |
| Property Tax | $102,509,000 | 49.7% |
| General Sales Tax | $2,415,000 | 1.2% |
| Public Utility Tax | $163,000 | 0.08% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $10,401,000 | 5.0% |
| All Other Taxes | $3,130,000 | 1.5% |
| Other School Systems | $432,000 | 0.2% |
| Cities and Counties | $173,000 | 0.08% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $168,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch | $2,300,000 | 1.1% |
| District Activity Receipts | $13,000 | 0.01% |
| Other Sales and Services | $73,000 | 0.04% |
| Rents and Royalties | $10,000 | 0.00% |
| Sale of Property | $19,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,690,000 | 0.8% |
| Private Contributions | $217,000 | 0.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $24,731,000 | 12.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $46,368,000 | 22.5% |
| General Formula Assistance | $21,980,000 | 10.7% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $6,916,000 | 3.4% |
| Special Education Programs | $6,454,000 | 3.1% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $353,000 | 0.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $183,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch Programs | $361,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,308,000 | 0.6% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,180,000 | 1.1% |
| Other Programs | $6,633,000 | 3.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $11,382,000 | 5.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,597,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $1,083,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $944,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $21,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $340,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $3,022,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Other | $418,000 | 0.2% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $63,000 | 0.03% |
| Direct - Other | $1,894,000 | 0.9% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $152,381,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $94,186,000 | 61.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $50,155,000 | 32.9% |
| Student Support | $9,485,000 | 4.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $6,204,000 | 3.0% |
| General Administration Support | $2,708,000 | 1.3% |
| School Administration Support | $7,352,000 | 3.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $14,949,000 | 7.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,851,000 | 2.4% |
| Other Support Services | $4,606,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $8,040,000 | 5.3% |
| Food Services | $5,663,000 | 2.7% |
| Enterprise Operations | $2,377,000 | 1.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 84.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,123 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 171 | 3.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Bethlehem Area School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 22
- Students: 15,166
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,029
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| ASA PACKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1650 Kenwood Dr
Bethlehem, PA Public | KG-5 | 429 | 16.5 |  Review This School |
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| BROUGHAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
125 West Packer Ave
Bethlehem, PA Public | 6-8 | 573 | 11.4 | Review This School |
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| CALYPSO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1021 Calypso Ave
Bethlehem, PA Public | KG-5 | 293 | 15.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CLEARVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2121 Abington Rd
Bethlehem, PA Public | KG-5 | 381 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| DONEGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1210 East 4th St
Bethlehem, PA Public | KG-5 | 451 | 10.5 | Review This School |
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| EAST HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2005 Chester Rd
Bethlehem, PA Public | 6-8 | 1,140 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| FARMERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7036 Wm Penn Hwy
Easton, PA Public | KG-5 | 528 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| FOUNTAIN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1330 Church St
Bethlehem, PA Public | KG-5 | 653 | 13.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3149 Chester Ave
Bethlehem, PA Public | 9-12 | 1,993 | 17.7 | Review This School |
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| FREEMANSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
501 Monroe St
Freemansburg, PA Public | KG-5 | 394 | 13.7 | Review This School |
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| GOVERNOR WOLF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1920 Butztown Rd
Bethlehem, PA Public | KG-5 | 430 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| HANOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 3890 Jacksonville Rd
Bethlehem, PA Public | KG-5 | 263 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| JAMES BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1621 Catasauqua Rd
Bethlehem, PA Public | KG-5 | 271 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1115 Linden St
Bethlehem, PA Public | 9-12 | 3,012 | 18.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1260 Gresham St
Bethlehem, PA Public | KG-5 | 420 | 13.7 | Review This School |
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| MARVINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1425 Livingston St
Bethlehem, PA Public | KG-5 | 340 | 12.9 | Review This School |
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| MILLER HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3605 Allen St
Bethlehem, PA Public | KG-5 | 516 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| NITSCHMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
909 West Union Blvd
Bethlehem, PA Public | 6-8 | 862 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1110 Fernwood St
Bethlehem, PA Public | 6-8 | 835 | 13.4 | Review This School |
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| SPRING GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
901 North Blvd
Bethlehem, PA Public | KG-5 | 531 | 16.4 | Review This School |
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| THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
404 East North St
Bethlehem, PA Public | KG-5 | 280 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| WILLIAM PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1002 Main St
Bethlehem, PA Public | KG-5 | 240 | 14.0 | Review This School |
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