LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

Link Community Charter School is a public charter middle school that is part of the Link Community Charter School school district, located in Newark, NJ with about 287 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 30 teachers, Link Community Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Link Community Charter School, located at 23 Pennsylvania Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, is a public charter middle school serving students in grades 5 through 8. Originally founded as a private institution with a rich history of serving the Newark community, the school transitioned to a charter model to continue its mission of providing a high-quality, rigorous education to students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The school is known for its "whole-child" approach, which emphasizes not only academic achievement but also character development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of leadership skills.

The school’s academic philosophy is built upon a challenging curriculum that prepares students for success in competitive high schools and beyond. Link utilizes a structured, supportive environment that incorporates extended school days and a focus on community values to ensure that students remain engaged and accountable. By prioritizing small class sizes, individualized attention, and a strong partnership between faculty and families, Link Community Charter School aims to close the opportunity gap and empower its students to become active, responsible, and effective contributors to their communities.

For more information, contact Link Community Charter School at (973) 642-0529 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

23 Pennsyvania Ave
Newark, NJ 07114
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LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Newark, NJ with about 287 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
287
Teachers:
30.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 287 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LINK COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.8%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%

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.