Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School

www.bethlehemavts.org

18 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School (BAVTS) is a specialized educational institution located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, dedicated to providing high-quality career and technical education to high school students. Serving students from several participating school districts in the region, the school offers a wide array of programs that bridge the gap between academic theory and practical, hands-on workforce skills. By integrating traditional academics with specialized training, BAVTS prepares students to transition directly into high-demand industries, apprenticeships, or post-secondary degree programs upon graduation.

The school’s curriculum is diverse, spanning fields such as healthcare, construction trades, culinary arts, automotive technology, and information technology. Through its robust partnerships with local businesses and industry leaders, BAVTS ensures that its shop environments and instructional techniques remain aligned with current professional standards. This commitment to real-world experience, combined with industry-recognized certifications and college credit opportunities, makes Bethlehem AVTS a vital resource for students looking to gain a competitive edge in the modern labor market.

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

0.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	3
Black	1

White
14 (77.8%)
Hispanic
3 (16.7%)
Black
1 (5.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School
Phone:	(610)866-8013
Website:	http://www.bethlehemavts.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	18
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	0.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 7