Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, or Charter Arts, is an audition-based, tuition-free public charter school located in downtown Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania.
Serving 550 students in grades 9-12, Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts's student population of 550 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
550 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Motto
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts provides a unique environment that fosters a creative academic approach to learning and a development of talent in the arts.
School Rankings
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#786 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
27%
16%
Black
11%
14%
White
56%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts's ranking?
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts is ranked #786 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts often compared to?
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts?
The graduation rate of Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts?
550 students attend Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts?
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts offer ?
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts part of?
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts is part of Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts located?
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts is located in the South Side Historic District neighborhood of Bethlehem, PA.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I am a student and it is an amazing school. Many people have the idea that the academics are horrible, but they have improved immensely since the school first opened 10 years ago. The theatre is far more advanced than any local theatre classes, and the academic work is just as strenuous.
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