LEHIGH VALLEY ACADEMY REGIONAL CS

Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS school district, located in Bethlehem, PA with about 1,719 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 132 teachers, Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Academy Regional Charter School (LVA), located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its status as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. By utilizing the IB framework across all grade levels—offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme—LVA focuses on developing students who are inquisitive, knowledgeable, and caring, emphasizing global citizenship and critical thinking skills.

Beyond its core curriculum, LVA is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive community that draws students from across the Lehigh Valley region. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities, service learning, and language acquisition. With its modern facility on Valley Center Parkway, the academy aims to prepare graduates not only for success in higher education but also to be effective, responsible contributors to a rapidly changing global society.

For more information, contact Lehigh Valley Academy Regional CS at (610) 866-9660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.