Mercyhurst Preparatory School

Located less than an hour from historic Philadelphia, The Phelps School’s small student body ensures intimate class sizes and a low teacher to student ratio of only 1:4. Phelps offers a variety of learning opportunities including health/fitness classes, earth/space sciences and a new exciting class in Python programming! FACILITIES The campus’ academic and administrative buildings are located a short walk from the dormitories, while athletes have access to facilities such as a new athletic center, soccer and lacrosse fields, all-weather tennis courts, a running track, a basketball court, a fitness room, a wrestling ring, a weight room, volleyball courts, and a roller hockey rink. SPORTS AND ARTS The 2015 Phelps School basketball team won the PAISSA state championship. The school’s new athletic center features a 500-seat competition gymnasium. Students interested in the arts can take courses such as ceramics and studio art. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Boarding students at Phelps sta

Erie First Christian Academy is located on the southeastern shores of Lake Erie, one of North America’s five Great Lakes. Students can choose from 15 dual enrollment courses, taken at Gannon University and Pennsylvania State University. FACILITIES The campus provides modern classrooms and buildings including a newly constructed housing facility, a science lab, a technology/computer lab, drama and music facilities, sports fields, a large indoor gymnasium, workout areas, and a youth/activities center. SPORTS AND ARTS Students can choose to participate in interscholastic sports such as football and basketball as well as intramural athletic programs and leagues such as kayaking, horseback riding and cycling. Erie First’s arts program includes courses like drama, film media, and set design. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Students live together with faculty house parents and staff workers in a boarding facility that was completed in 2010. Students have access to an activities center with a

Established in 1928, Valley Forge Military Academy is built on five main cornerstones: academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical development, and leadership. Cadets are able to obtain college credit while studying. Famous author of Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger, graduated from Valley Forge. FACILITIES Valley Forge’s 100-acre campus is a short ride from Philadelphia and features new tennis courts, basketball courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fully equipped weight room with brand new state-of-the-art workout equipment, meeting rooms, and the L. Maitland Blank Hall of Fame. SPORTS AND ARTS VFMA has a strong athletic reputation and has gained national recognition in sports. Many alumni have gone on to play at the collegiate level. Larry Fitzgerald of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals graduated from Valley Forge in 2002. Students can take part in unique opportunities such as VFMA’s competitive military band or the Field Music Drums Unit. DORMITORI