Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts vs William Penn El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
Bethlehem · Charter high · Grades 9–12
550 students
William Penn El Sch
Bethlehem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students
| Measure | Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | William Penn El Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 618 | #1318 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #168 of 16,910 | #38843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 550 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 17% |
| city | Bethlehem | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.4 vs 29.6).
- •Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (77% vs 17%).
- •Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 37%).
- •Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 78.9%).
- •Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.5).
- •Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts is the larger school with 550 students compared with 242.
- •Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts is a charter school while William Penn El Sch is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts better than William Penn El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts ranks higher (91.4 vs 29.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts and William Penn El Sch?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts: 550. William Penn El Sch: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts and William Penn El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts is 6th of 618 and William Penn El Sch is 1318th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).