Freedom High School is a large urban, public high school located in Bethlehem Township in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. Freedom High School is one of the two public high schools operated by the Bethlehem Area School District. It is located at 3149 Chester Avenue in Bethlehem Township.
Serving 1,813 students in grades 9-12, Freedom High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,813 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freedom High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Freedom High School's student population of 1,813 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Freedom High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#651 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
39%
15%
Black
10%
14%
White
44%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom High School's ranking?
Freedom High School is ranked #651 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Freedom High School often compared to?
Freedom High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Freedom High School?
The graduation rate of Freedom High School is 86%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Freedom High School?
1,813 students attend Freedom High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Freedom High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freedom High School?
Freedom High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Freedom High School offer ?
Freedom High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freedom High School part of?
Freedom High School is part of Bethlehem Area School District.
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