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Moravian Academy

4313 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA, 18020-0180 -

School Notes Overview:

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. We encourage students and their parents to recognize their responsibilities in the educational process and demonstrate their commitment to the purposes and goals of Moravian Academy....

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School Overview:

	Moravian Academy
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Brethren
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Northampton County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	408 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	24%	25%
Students by Grade
	Grade 5 - 54 students
	Grade 8 - 67 students
	Grade 9 - 74 students
	Grade 10 - 73 students
	Grade 11 - 70 students
	Grade 12 - 70 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	34 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

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. We encourage students and their parents to recognize their responsibilities in the educational process and demonstrate their commitment to the purposes and goals of Moravian Academy.
Profile last updated: 03/10/2007

In the News:

Bethlehem Area School District doesn't have enough cash for needed repairs (The Express-Times)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 03:28:02 pm
Some work will have to be done now, but finances are too tight for all the work, which would cost $6.9 million, to be completed.
York Catholic tandem reaches state semifinals (York Daily Record)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 02:03:43 am
The York Catholic sister act is two victories away from a state doubles tennis title. Ava and Anna Spoden reached today's PIAA Class AA semifinals with a pair of victories on Friday at the Hershey Racquet Club's indoor courts.
PIAA girls tennis results (Reading Eagle)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 12:07:32 am
Berks County, PA - Girls tennis PIAA Championships At Hershey Racquet Club Class AA singles First round Tanya Timko, Chartiers Houston, def. Audrey Ann Blakely, Wyomissing 7-6 (7-0), 6-1; Maddie Bittner, Bedford def. Kylie Auman, Elk County Christian, 6-0, 6-0; Michelle Perez, Southern Lehigh, def.
Still a net gain for Carroll tennis (Main Line Suburban Life)
posted on November 4, 2009 at 08:34:41 am
Radnor — When Archbishop Carroll girls tennis coach Maureen Hager found out her team would be facing Moravian Academy in the opening round of the PIAA State Class AA, she was excited for another chance against the team that knocked them out last season.
Tams advance to girls soccer final (Times News)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 01:09:13 pm
Tamaqua advanced to the District 11 girls soccer title game with a victory over Tri-Valley on Thursday. In other district playoff action, Northwestern and Pleasant Valley both suffered setbacks in field hockey. GIRLS SOCCER Tamaqua-Tri Valley HEGINS - The Tamaqua girls' soccer team got back on the winning track yesterday evening at Bulldogs Stadium with a 2-0 victory over fourth-seeded Tri ...

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (18020)	School Zip (18020)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	18,680 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	35%	22%
Population Average Age	40 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$60,496	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.8 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	29 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	87% / 13%	68% / 32%