Bethlehem Catholic High School, more commonly referred to as Becahi or just Beca, is a parochial high school, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The school is located at 2133 Madison Avenue, in Bethlehem, in the Lehigh Valley region of the state.
Since its founding by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1925, Bethlehem Catholic has been educating young women and men to become prominent citizens of the community and the Church. BECA has proudly become a school community steeped in tradition and has long been known for its excellence in academics and athletics, in its student retreat programs and community service opportunities. Bethlehem Catholic offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities including academic clubs, athletics, band, chess club, choir, dance team, drama & theatre, stage crew, peer listerners and various intramurals. Bethlehem Catholic currently has several dozen International Students enrolled from China, France, Germany, Korea and Venezuela.
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