Bethlehem Catholic High School vs. Moravian Academy Upper School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Bethlehem Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Moravian Academy Upper School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Overview
Bethlehem Catholic High School is a private, coeducational community of the Diocese of Allentown.
It serves students having diverse academic, social, cultural and economic backgrounds.
Bethlehem Catholic endeavors to graduate students who are responsible Christian individuals prepared to meet the demands of a rapidly changing society.
In cooperation with our parents, as primary educators, our school seeks to develop future leaders who exemplify Catholic values and who are capable of nurturing these values in others.
Bethlehem Catholic supports this mission by providing a faith-centered community dedicated to academic excellence and growth in Christian values.
Moravian Academy is a church-related school whose Moravian tradition affirms that young people best realize their potential in an atmosphere of love and understanding.
We seek to promote the child's full development in mind, body, and spirit.
Since 1742 the school has encouraged sound innovations to meet contemporary challenges while recognizing the permanence of basic human values.
At Moravian Academy, "Mind, Body, Spirit" permeates both our historic Church Street Campus and the Merle-Smith Campus where our upper school is located.
We provide a strong academic foundation in preparation for college work.
We help students develop self-respect, dignity, and a concern and respect for others.
We promote creativity and an appreciation of aesthetic values. We also students to develop their physical skills and encourage positive attitudes about health and fitness.
We engage students in experiences that will develop maturity, independence, adaptability, integrity, and love of learning.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Students Body
Total Students
678 students
419 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
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54
Grade 8 Students
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67
Grade 9 Students
141
69
Grade 10 Students
198
82
Grade 11 Students
152
75
Grade 12 Students
187
72
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
48 teachers
Average Class Size
26
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Number of AP Classes
8
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:9
Average SAT score
1180
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,500
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Admissions Director
Joe Henrich
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