Bethlehem Catholic High School vs. Moravian Academy Upper School
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School Overview
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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.
For over 280 years, Moravian Academy has been a leader in providing a nurturing, challenging, and forward-thinking educational experience.
As one of the oldest independent schools in the nation, we take pride in our tradition of academic excellence and our ability to adapt and evolve with the needs of today's learners.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Year Founded
1925
1971
Students Body
Total Students
678 students
848 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
33
Kindergarten Students
-
51
Grade 1 Students
-
55
Grade 2 Students
-
56
Grade 3 Students
-
57
Grade 4 Students
-
56
Grade 5 Students
-
56
Grade 6 Students
-
51
Grade 7 Students
-
77
Grade 8 Students
-
61
Grade 9 Students
141
66
Grade 10 Students
198
62
Grade 11 Students
152
58
Grade 12 Students
187
77
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
n/a
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
64%
Average Class Size
26
n/a
Number of AP Classes
8
16
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
n/a
Average SAT score
1180
1275
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
(Uniform Grades K-8, Dress Code 9-12)
(Uniform Grades K-8, Dress Code 9-12)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 30 / Apr. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,500
$38,318
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition is different by division; beginning, lower, middle, upper
% on Financial Aid
n/a
42%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$21,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
66%
Admissions Director
Joe Henrich
Elyse McGovern
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Affinity GroupsChess
Global LanguagesMath Competitions
MSGC TV StudioRobotics
Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusConcert Band
Guitar EnsembleHandbells
OrchestraOrf
Private Vocal & Instrument LessonsSuzuki Strings
Theatre
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ArcheryCrossfit
Flag Football