The Linc

122 W Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140

223 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The school located at 122 W Erie Ave in Philadelphia, historically known as **The Linc** (an abbreviation for "The Lincoln Center"), is an alternative education facility operated by the School District of Philadelphia. It serves as a specialized secondary school designed to provide a supportive, structured environment for students who may have struggled in traditional classroom settings or who require a more individualized approach to completing their graduation requirements.

The Linc is part of the district's alternative education network, which focuses on credit recovery, accelerated learning, and behavioral support. By offering smaller class sizes and personalized attention, the school aims to re-engage students who have fallen behind academically, helping them stay on track toward earning their high school diploma and preparing them for post-secondary success, whether that involves further education, vocational training, or entering the workforce.

223

Total Students

11.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Linc
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	135
Black	67
Asian	5
Two or More	10

Hispanic
135 (60.5%)
Black
67 (30.0%)
Two or More
10 (4.5%)
White
6 (2.7%)
Asian
5 (2.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-3940
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
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

Grade 9 80

Grade 10 57

Grade 11 51

Grade 12 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for The Linc
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	80
Grade 10	57
Grade 11	51
Grade 12	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for The Linc
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	110	49.3%
Male	113	50.7%

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