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Link Community Charter School

23 Pennsyvania Ave, Newark, NJ, 07114

About Link Community Charter School

Link Community Charter School is a public charter school in Newark, New Jersey, that teaches students in grades K–8. The school has about 358 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 12:1, which is low. This allows for smaller class sizes and more personalized instruction. The school focuses on a structured, community-centered way of teaching that helps students build basic academic skills and develop their character at the same time. The curriculum is designed to help students from different backgrounds, and the student body has a high percentage of minorities, which is in line with the rest of Newark. USA News data shows that Link Community Charter School's academic performance is not always good. About 16% of students are good enough at math, and about 45% are good enough at reading. These results show that students did better in English language arts than in math, and they also show where they need to work on their schoolwork. Link Community Charter School is a publicly funded charter school that gets money for each student from state and local education budgets. Overall, the school stands out because it has a low student-to-teacher ratio, focuses on the community, and is dedicated to helping students grow while still working toward better academic results.

Contact Information

Address

23 Pennsyvania Ave, Newark, NJ, 07114

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Phone

(973) 642-0529

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 45% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
358
Total Students
$89187
Avg. Teacher Salary

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at Link Community Charter School

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

174

of 215 in New Jersey

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.28%
Asian 0.56%
Hispanic 9.78%
Black 88.83%
Two+ Races 0.28%
Native Am. 0.28%
White
0.28%
Asian
0.56%
Hispanic
9.78%
Black
88.83%
Two+ Races
0.28%
Native Am.
0.28%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 358
55.87%
200 Female
44.13%
158 Male

Student Population

358 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

179 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Link Community Charter School recently celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2023, with scholars earning over $6.5 million in academic scholarships and financial aid for high school placements. Graduates received acceptances to competitive boarding, independent, Catholic, and magnet schools both in New Jersey and across the United States.

FAQ

Q1: What kinds of enrichment programs are available?

Ans. Link Community Charter School has clubs for the arts, STEM, music, and other activities after school.

Q2. What does the school do to help students who learn differently?

Ans. Specialized teachers and individualized plans make sure that students with special learning needs get the help they need.

Q3. Do students have access to technology?

Ans. Students can use tablets, computers, and educational software to help them learn more.

Q4. What do families do at school?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to get involved in community events, school committees, and volunteer work.

Q5. Can students take on leadership roles?

Ans. Yes, students can join leadership and student council groups to help make decisions at school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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