Link Community School

23 Pennsylvania Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07114-0710
Tel: (973)642-0529
Grades: 7 - 8 | 128 students
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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
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 7 - 8
Year Founded 1969
Student Body
Total Students 128 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 100% (NJ School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 16 students
Classroom dress code Formal
(See school website)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition based on ability to pay. Significant financial aid for all students.
% on Financial Aid 99%
Admissions Director Mr. Greg Silver
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Flag Football Ice Hockey
Soccer Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 3 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Student Government Association Africian Dance and Drumming troupe
Link Community School Players (performing arts)

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.

     

    For the past twelve years, 100% of Link students have been accepted into one or more private boarding or day schools (sectarian and/or parochial) or competitive Newark magnets schools. Approimately 85% of Link alumni have enrrolled in college.

    • Profile last updated: 08/31/2012

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Link Community School
Gr. 7-8 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. K-2 | 0.5 mi. away
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Gr. K-9 | 0.7 mi. away
St Benedict's Preparatory School
Gr. 7-12 | 0.8 mi. away
St Mary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.8 mi. away

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