The Linc

122 W Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140

221 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

221

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Linc
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	124
Black	81
Asian	4
Two or More	6

Hispanic
124 (56.1 %)
Black
81 (36.7 %)
White
6 (2.7 %)
Two or More
6 (2.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-3940
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 90

Grade 10 56

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for The Linc
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	90
Grade 10	56
Grade 11	39
Grade 12	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for The Linc
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	105	47.5%
Male	116	52.5%

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