Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,985
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Lehigh Christian Academy
About the School
- Lehigh Christian Academy (LCA), founded in 1973 and located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a co-educational, independent Christian day school serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade.
- LCA embraces a Christian liberal arts model of education, where certified faculty teach with a Biblical worldview and the school partners closely with parents in shaping the whole student-academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,985
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Lehigh Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Kindergarten largest at 39 students, making it the biggest grade while grades 9-12 are much smaller, with Grade 11 the lowest at 11.
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1973
School Motto
To provide a quality education that is Christ-centered.
Student Body
Total Students
326 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
School Notes
- Lehigh Christian Academy (LCA), founded in 1973 and located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a co-educational, independent Christian day school serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade. LCA embraces a Christian liberal arts model of education, where certified faculty teach with a Biblical worldview and the school partners closely with parents in shaping the whole student-academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally. The school's mission is "to provide a quality education that is Christ-centered." With small average class sizes (around 17 students) and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 10:1, the environment is designed for personalized attention and strong relationships. LCA's programs span rigorous college-preparatory academics, foreign language, fine arts, athletics in the ACCAC/PIAA leagues, and technology integration (including 1:1 Chromebooks and smartboards in classrooms).
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lehigh Christian Academy cost?
Lehigh Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $9,985 for private students.
What sports does Lehigh Christian Academy offer?
Lehigh Christian Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Lehigh Christian Academy's ranking?
Lehigh Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Lehigh Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Lehigh Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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