Serving 12 students in grades 9-12, Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in PA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School's student population of 12 students has declined by 99% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
33%
15%
Black
8%
14%
White
59%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School often compared to?
Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Career Institute Of Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School?
12 students attend Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What grades does Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School offer ?
Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School part of?
Bethlehem Area Vocational-technical School is part of Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School District.
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