Visionquest South Mountain Lodge

Po Box 395 South Mountain, PA 17261
www.vq.com

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Visionquest South Mountain Lodge in South Mountain, PA, is a rural all–boys private school serving grades 7 through 12 with a total enrollment of 61 students.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 7 full–time teachers supporting its academic program.
  • Founded in 1973, this nonsectarian secondary school offers 10 Advanced Placement courses.
  • Visionquest South Mountain Lodge has strong diversity, with 84% of its student body representing students of color, ranking in the top 20% for diversity among Pennsylvania private schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Visionquest South Mountain Lodge ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1973

Student Body

Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
84%
State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP Courses
10 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Visionquest South Mountain Lodge is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $13,047 for elementary schools and $19,283 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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