Link Community Charter School
Charter School
339 Students
Middle School K - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
339
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26 |
| Black | 311 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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Black311 (91.7 %)
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Hispanic26 (7.7 %)
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Asian1 (0.3 %)
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Two or More1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Link Community Charter School |
| Phone: | (973)642-0529 |
| Website: | http://www.linkschool.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 339 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 215 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 33 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
39
Grade 1
36
Grade 5
53
Grade 6
53
Grade 7
80
Grade 8
78
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 39 |
| Grade 1 | 36 |
| Grade 5 | 53 |
| Grade 6 | 53 |
| Grade 7 | 80 |
| Grade 8 | 78 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 175 | 51.6% |
| Male | 164 | 48.4% |
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