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Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School

#12 in Best Charter High Schools in Pennsylvania
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • K-12
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 94 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B-
  2. Diversity
    A+
  3. Teachers
    B
  4. College Prep
    B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    C-
  6. Health & Safety
    B+
  7. Administration
    B
  8. Sports
    NG
  9. Food
    C-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C+
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Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School is an above average, public, charter school located in Bethlehem, PA. It has 1,681 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 45% of students are at least proficient in math and 74% in reading.
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Address
1560 Valley Center Parkway
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Telephone
(610) 866-9660
Website
lvacademy.org

Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
74%
Percent Proficient - Math
45%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1100
86 responses
Average ACT
28
5 responses
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Living in the Area
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C
  2. Good for Families
    A-
  3. Housing
    B-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$90,051
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,381
National
$949
Median Home Value
$283,700
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
82%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
Poll
64%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 16 responses
Report
  • My favorite school events are the 3day field trips
    50%
  • Spirit Week
    19%
  • I love our quarterly pep rallies.
    13%
  • Homecoming
    6%
  • New York to see a Broadway show for electives
    6%
  • Pep rallies
    6%

Students

Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,681
Free or Reduced Lunch
39%
71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.14 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.14 responses
14%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.14 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$44,386
Teachers in First/Second Year
25%
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.17 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.17 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.17 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
C-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$10,335/ year
National
$12,239
11%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.18 responses
17%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.18 responses
11%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.18 responses
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We are having an excellent experience at LVA. My children are involved in many different activities such as plays and basketball. The basketball team is undefeated right now. Students start clubs they are interested in and are supported The Principals work with the parents, kids and teachers. The teachers get to know the students. My older child was prepared so well for college. He had no problems adjusting to the work or college life. The IB Programmes are the way to go!
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It is a very small community and I enjoy that because it makes everything personal, including the learning and the teachers. The teachers are phenomenal, I haven't met a bad one yet. They're kind and they really care about helping/teaching kids. I rarely have ever felt intimidated to approach a teacher about anything I needed help with or wanted to ask. Due to it being an IB school, it is very rigorous. It offers most aspects of learning to a certain degree, but the arts on the lesser side. If you are looking to graduate with a major or just learn art, LVA is not the best place because it's not art-based. They are often poor in communication about the future regarding college preparation, guidance, and the like, and that is the only major complaint I have. Otherwise, I have had many great years at LVA. It has an emphasis on teamwork and individual thinking, and that has given me the chance to grow as a learner and leader.
Lehigh Valley Academy does an amazing job at educating their students about the reality of the college process and do everything in their power to aide in the student's success. The school excels in academics, but is lacking as far as a social environment. There aren't many sports or successful clubs. After school activities are regularly cancelled due to low attendance and many clubs created aren't hits with the school community.