Roberto Clemente CS

www.myrccs.com/en/

Charter School 619 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Roberto Clemente Charter School (RCCS), located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, RCCS focuses on holistic student development, blending traditional academic instruction with opportunities for personal growth and leadership.

The school is particularly noted for its dedication to serving a diverse urban population and its efforts to create a strong partnership between students, families, and faculty. Located in the heart of Allentown, Roberto Clemente Charter School leverages its urban setting to provide students with unique learning experiences. Through its mission, the school aims to cultivate a culture of high expectations and civic responsibility, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community and the broader society.

619

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roberto Clemente CS
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	596
Black	23

Hispanic
596 (96.3%)
Black
23 (3.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Roberto Clemente CS
Phone:	(610)439-5814
Website:	http://www.myrccs.com/en/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 45

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 50

Grade 9 49

Grade 10 48