Moravian Academy Upper School vs. Bethlehem Catholic High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Moravian Academy Upper School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Bethlehem Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Year Founded
1971
1925
Students Body
Total Students
848 students
678 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
38%
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
66
141
Grade 10 Students
62
198
Grade 11 Students
58
152
Grade 12 Students
77
187
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
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42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
64%
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Average Class Size
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26
Number of AP Classes
16
8
Student-Teacher Ratio
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16:1
Average SAT score
1275
1180
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform Grades K-8, Dress Code 9-12)
(Uniform Grades K-8, Dress Code 9-12)
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 30 / Apr. 1 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$38,318
$7,500
Tuition Notes
Tuition is different by division; beginning, lower, middle, upper
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% on Financial Aid
42%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$21,000
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Acceptance Rate
66%
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Admissions Director
Elyse McGovern
Joe Henrich
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
18
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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