Valley Ridge Academy vs. St. John Neumann Regional School
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School Overview
Overview
BHA is a private academic school licensed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
We provide local public school districts with an innovative alternative to after-school placements, district housed alternative education programs, and costly special education programs.
Our staff offers opportunities for success that students may not have in their current placements.
We work diligently with children who have a prognosis for failure and show them how to succeed.
Saint John Neumann Regional School provides our children with an education centered around Christian family values, while providing an excellent accelerated academic curriculum.
With our small class sizes, your child receives more individualized attention.
Our state-certified faculty members regard teaching as a vocation, not a job, and are dedicated to the success of your children.
We offer classes from Full-Day Kindergarten up to 8th grade.
There is also free busing available for the following school districts: Lehighton, Jim Thorpe, Northampton, Northern Lehigh, Palmerton, Parkland, and Pleasant Valley.
At SJNRS, we welcome and appreciate people of ALL faiths who identify with our Gospel Values and strive to witness them in their children.
Our attitude is one of respect for the dignity of all our students, motivated by universal Christian love.
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild learning differences
Year Founded
n/a
1977
Students Body
Total Students
35 students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
3%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
8
20
Grade 1 Students
3
11
Grade 2 Students
6
10
Grade 3 Students
3
17
Grade 4 Students
-
11
Grade 5 Students
10
-
Grade 6 Students
5
15
Grade 7 Students
-
8
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
12 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:8
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
12
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Chess Club, Dinner Club, Music Lessons, PJAS, Ski Club, Spelling Bee, STEM Club, Student Council, Theatre FADS, Track and Field, Volleyball, Year Book Committee