Excellent
#447 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 16% in state
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
High School · Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts · Bethlehem, PA
A charter high school in Bethlehem, PA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
321 E. Third St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
- Math 43% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 91% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 67% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,583/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bethlehem), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,470
Median home value
$243,100
Median rent
$1,310/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,430NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts is listed in Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts is a public high school in Bethlehem, PA, part of Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, serving approximately 524 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #447 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
What grades does Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts serve?
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts?
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts rank in PA?
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts ranks #447 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts a charter school?
Yes, Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts?
26.5% of students at Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Northampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (610) 868-2971
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 18015)
- 34,259
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18015; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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