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Lutheran Academy
802 North 19th Street
Allentown, PA 18104
Lehigh County
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Contact Information
Main Phone: (610) 841-4144
Main Fax: (610) 841-4155
Admissions: Christine Leonard
Admissions Phone: (610) 841-4144
Admissions E-mail: info@thelutheranacademy.org



Mission & Philosophy

The Lutheran Academy provides quality education, shapes Christian values, and encourages a child's relationship with God.


Educational Objectives

Our goal is to have each child exceed the standards laid out by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students will, also, improve upon at least 18 life skills each year through our daily Character Building Program.


Learning Environment

We have small class sizes, experience certified teachers, a weekly chapel service, an all day kindergarten program, a computer lab, daily Spanish language practice, bi-weekly Spanish and Latin classes, care before and after school if required, and weekly art, music, and gym classes. Parents are invited to visit often. Open Houses are held every Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm, October through May.


Accreditations & Associations

We are working toward National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and the Middle States Accreditation. Member of the National Lutheran Education Association and the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association.


Affiliation: Christian
Grade Level: K to 8
Gender: Coed
Tuition: $355 per month
Principal/Headmaster: Christine Leonard
Hours in a School Day: 7 hours

Library Facility? Yes
Boarding? No
Special Needs? Yes

Enrollment: 60 students
Education Level: Elementary
School Type: Private
Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:13
Public School District: Allentown School District
School Days in a Year: 180 days

Financial Aid? Yes
Scholarships? Yes

Special Needs Description

Speech Teacher available once per week, Remedial Reading and Math Teacher available once per week, Private and Group Counselor available once per week, Small Classroom sizes provide the necessary attention for some special needs students diagnosed with ADHD or PDD as well as other needs.


Open House Dates (Call to confirm dates & times)

Thursday, October 09, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thursday, November 06, 2008

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