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The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts

#1 in Best High Schools for the Arts in Pennsylvania
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • 9-12
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 155 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      A+
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A
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    The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts is a highly rated, public, charter school located in Bethlehem, PA. It has 600 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. According to state test scores, 82% of students are at least proficient in math and 95% in reading.
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    Address
    321 East 3rd Street
    Bethlehem, PA 18015
    Telephone
    (610) 868-2971
    Website
    charterarts.org

    The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    95%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    82%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1150
    173 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    13 responses
    AP Enrollment
    13%
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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
      B
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $51,880
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $993
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $168,600
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    92%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.24 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.24 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 71 responses
    Report
    • New Play Festival: Student Produced Theatre
      18%
    • Three Mainstage Shows per year
      14%
    • YCC: Student-Produced Dance
      13%
    • Spirit Week
      11%
    • Four Mainstage Shows
      10%
    • Halloween Story Telling Theatre Department
      10%
    • Dance Soup
      8%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    600
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    25%
    83%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.29 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.29 responses
    7%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.29 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    10:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    —
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    10.9%
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.34 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.34 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.34 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    —
    National
    $12,239
    94%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.36 responses
    36%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.36 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.36 responses
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    The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Reviews

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    This school holds so many memories in its walls, and I am so happy to have gotten accepted there! I am in my junior year currently, and am proud to have gotten to spend spend freshman and sophomore year there, and soon senior year as well. This school is so unique and filled with passionate, kind, and diverse students. Our community here is strong, and each day brings something new. This school doesn’t just provide you with enough knowledge to make it to college, if one cares about it enough to continue on, it provides you with opportunity to become a better person as a whole, and the staff and fellow students are always ready to help and support one another.
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    The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts appreciates and accepts everyone through artistic expression. Students are able to grasp the concept of collaboration and hard work through vigorous learning both in their major and academically. Teachers and admisnistration strive for each and every student to feel accepted and safe. There is an amazing trust between students and teachers which allows independence and freedom on both parties. The adults are very understanding of stressful situations and will work with the student closely to ensure growth. I have learned so much in my short amount of time here and am excited to go to school each morning. I'm so glad I go here!
    Attending Charter Arts was an experience that you couldn't get at any other school in the country, whether they're an arts school or not. Which has much to do with the location, the people that you meet, whether its your teachers or your peers, and the opportunities that are available to learn and grow in whichever major you're passionate about enough to go attend it for. It's a small school, so you end up knowing most names or faces. The time spent working on an artistic major every day can be exciting and beautiful, but sometimes a little draining when trying to balance with the normal academics and worries of the average high school student. But with faculty members that are passionate and eager to help you grow in your arts and academics, it ends up being worth it. There needs to be more students who are going to the school because they are actually passionate about their major. Without them, everything changes, and the school begins to fail.