Mahoning Valley Academy in Lehighton, PA, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades K–12 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 58 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 across 10 teachers.
Approximately 40% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Mahoning Valley Academy operates with a total K–12 enrollment below 60 students, supporting small class groupings.
As a rural Pennsylvania special education school, it offers K–12 services tailored to its community demographic and educational focus.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mahoning Valley Academy?
The application deadline for Mahoning Valley Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91s
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mahoning Valley Academy is Willow Academy (2.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Jerome Regional School (10.8 miles away)
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