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Bha-Isst

Special education school · Grades K–12

Lehighton, PA

200 Beaver Run Rd, Lehighton, PA 18235

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any special education school in Lehighton
  • Smaller classes than 91% of special education schools in Pennsylvania

Bha-Isst is a special education school in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 43 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of special education schools in Pennsylvania. Students attend about 5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
43
Teachers
17 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 5 girls, 38 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 91% of special education schools in Pennsylvania (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of special education schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 117 special education schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by grade

    K1
    14
    22
    34
    42
    54
    65
    72
    83
    92
    102
    118
    124

    Student body

    White63%
    Black21%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Asian2%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Bha-Isst whether it takes part.

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Bha-Isst

    What grades does Bha-Isst serve?

    Bha-Isst serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Bha-Isst?

    About 43 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Bha-Isst?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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