Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Mahoning Valley Academy
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
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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