THE LINC
The Linc is a Title I public high school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 258 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, The Linc has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The school located at 122 W Erie Ave in Philadelphia, historically known as **The Linc** (an abbreviation for "The Lincoln Center"), is an alternative education facility operated by the School District of Philadelphia. It serves as a specialized secondary school designed to provide a supportive, structured environment for students who may have struggled in traditional classroom settings or who require a more individualized approach to completing their graduation requirements.
The Linc is part of the district's alternative education network, which focuses on credit recovery, accelerated learning, and behavioral support. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized attention, the school aims to re-engage students who have fallen behind academically, helping them stay on track toward earning their high school diploma and preparing them for post-secondary success, whether that involves further education, vocational training, or entering the workforce.
For more information, contact The Linc at (215) 291-5432 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 291-5432
THE LINC is a public Title I school in Philadelphia, PA with about 258 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Philadelphia City SD
- Total Students:
- 258
- Teachers:
- 10.22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 258 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 57.8%
- Black or African American
- 38.0%
- White
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 43.0%
- Male
- 57.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.