LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR TH

Lehigh Valley Charter High School for th is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts school district, located in Bethlehem, PA with about 627 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 54 teachers, Lehigh Valley Charter High School for th has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (often referred to as "Charter Arts") is a premier tuition-free, public charter high school located in the historic Southside of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The school provides a specialized, rigorous academic curriculum paired with intensive pre-professional training in the arts. Students can choose to major in one of seven artistic disciplines: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, production arts, theatre, visual arts, or vocal music. By integrating high-level artistic instruction with a standard college-preparatory academic program, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and creative excellence.

The school is well-regarded for its conservatory-style environment, which encourages students to pursue their passions in a collaborative and supportive community. Because it is a public charter school, it accepts students through an audition and application process, drawing a diverse student body from across the region. With its prime location in Bethlehem, the school is deeply integrated into the local arts scene, offering students unique opportunities to showcase their work and engage with professional performances and exhibitions throughout their high school tenure.

For more information, contact Lehigh Valley Charter High School for th at (610) 868-2971 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.