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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Valley Ridge Academy often compared to?
Valley Ridge Academy is often viewed alongside schools like St. John Neumann Regional School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Valley Ridge Academy?
The application deadline for Valley Ridge Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 4/6/2019
good school, good teachers
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