Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School
Tel:
(610)866-9660
- Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School serves 1,681 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School's student population of 1,681 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 121 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,681 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 121 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1282 out of 2,835 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 11% |
| Black | 13% | 15% |
| White | 36% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.74 | n/a |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 86% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School is Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Nitschmann Middle School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Asa Packer Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bethlehem Asa Packer Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 348 students
0.2 miles
1650 Kenwood Dr
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610)865-0660 0.2 K-5 348 - Bethlehem James Buchanan Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 269 students
1.0 miles
1621 Catasauqua Road
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610)865-1766 1.0 K-5 269 - Bethlehem Hanover Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 237 students
1.1 miles
3890 Jacksonville Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610)691-3210 1.1 K-5 237 - Bethlehem Clearview Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 358 students
1.2 miles
2121 Abington Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610)868-5994 1.2 K-5 358 - Bethlehem Nitschmann Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 789 students
2.1 miles
909 W Union Blvd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610)866-5781 2.1 6-8 789
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