Lincoln Leadership Academy CS

Charter School 899 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School (LLACS) is a public charter school located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades K-12. The school distinguishes itself through a mission centered on leadership development, character building, and academic rigor. By fostering a culture of accountability and community involvement, LLACS aims to prepare students not only for post-secondary education but also to become proactive, responsible citizens who are equipped to lead in a diverse global society.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic requirements with a specific emphasis on personal and professional growth. Beyond standard classroom instruction, LLACS integrates leadership training into its daily programming, encouraging students to develop essential life skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving. Through partnerships with the local community and a focus on maintaining a supportive environment, the academy strives to provide its students with the mentorship and resources necessary to achieve both personal and collegiate success.

899

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Leadership Academy CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	724
Black	123
Asian	4
Two or More	5

Hispanic
724 (80.5 %)
Black
123 (13.7 %)
White
43 (4.8 %)
Two or More
5 (0.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lincoln Leadership Academy CS
Phone:	(484)860-3300
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	899
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 78

Grade 9 64

Grade 10 61