Serving 699 students in grades 7-12, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School's student population of 699 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#785 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
10%
14%
White
78%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School's ranking?
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School is ranked #785 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School often compared to?
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaver Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School?
The graduation rate of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School?
699 students attend Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School?
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School offer ?
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School part of?
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School is part of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School District.
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