Serving 1,847 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,847 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School's student population of 1,847 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 166 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,847 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
166 teachers
School Rankings
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1579 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
47%
15%
Black
11%
14%
White
26%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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 is Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School's ranking?
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School is ranked #1579 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School?
The graduation rate of Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School?
1,847 students attend Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School?
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School offer ?
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School part of?
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School is part of Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School District.
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