Link Community School
School Notes Overview:
Link Community School seeks to provide an outstanding independent middle school education for Newark adolescents of all academic abilities from economically disadvantaged families. Link endeavours to create a powerful learning commudity to excellence and enduring core values. By building a strong academic foundation and instilling life-long values, Link aims to develop students who will be sucessful in higher education and responsible and resourceful citizens who give back to others....
School Overview:
Link Community School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Other | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7 - 8 | |
| County | Essex County, NJ | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 127 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
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| % Students of Color | 100% | 33% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 7 - 64 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 63 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers | |
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Link Community School seeks to provide an outstanding independent middle school education for Newark adolescents of all academic abilities from economically disadvantaged families. Link endeavours to create a powerful learning commudity to excellence and enduring core values. By building a strong academic foundation and instilling life-long values, Link aims to develop students who will be sucessful in higher education and responsible and resourceful citizens who give back to others.
- Profile last updated: 01/19/2007
In the News:
- Link Community School in Newark to honor trustee at fall benefit (The Progress)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 12:13:40 pm
Link Community School in Newark, founded in 1969 by the Sisters of St. Dominic, Caldwell, will honor Margo Walter of Montclair for her commitment and dedication to Link and its students at the school’s annual benefit, A Taste of Newark, slated for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). - Link Community School in Newark to honor school trustee (The Progress)
posted on October 22, 2009 at 12:03:09 pm
Link Community School in Newark, founded in 1969 by the Sisters of St. Dominic, Caldwell, will honor Margo Walter of Montclair for her commitment and dedication to Link and its students at the school’s annual benefit, A Taste of Newark, slated for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). - Downsized exec focuses on volunteerism to turn life rightside up (Daily Record)
posted on August 2, 2009 at 08:28:43 am
Felicia Kennedy may have been born and raised in a small town in Arkansas, but she is making a huge impact on the youth of New Jersey through her unyielding volunteer work. - N.J. students in environment-education program ride self-built canoes on Passaic River (The Star-Ledger)
posted on May 18, 2009 at 11:54:24 pm
Teaching math, nautical history, environmental science and carpentry skills - Junior Fortnightly schedules Tot Trot (Independent Press)
posted on April 22, 2009 at 02:59:44 pm
Lead sponsor Lois Schneider, third from left, promotes the upcoming Tot Trot with Summit Junior Fortnightly committee co-chairs, from left, Jenny Wimsatt, Karen Sanyour and Cindy Schluter. SUMMIT -- The Summit Junior Fortnightly Club has scheduled its 31st Tot...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (07103) | School Zip (07103) |
(NJ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 31,455 people | 8,413,990 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 11% | 36% |
| Population Average Age | 29 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.7 persons |
| Median Household Income | $20,591 | $57,061 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.6 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 48 years old | 46 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 23% / 77% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Chad Science Academy - 144 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- St. James Preparatory School - 95 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- St. Benedict's Prep School - 543 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- St. Vincent Academy - 323 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- Independence High School - 45 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Newark, Essex County, Zip 07103
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