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Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs

High School · Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs · Midland, PA

A charter high school in Midland, PA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

One Lincoln Park, Midland, PA 15059

  • Math 36% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-3.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.6 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$15,908
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
84%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
82%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,146/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,906

Median home value

$124,500

Median rent

$761/mo

College educated

13.1%

Homeownership

61.8%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pennsylvania Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified3.0PK–120.3 mi10,361Compare →
Midland Innovation & Technology CsCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–120.5 mi127Compare →
Western Beaver Co JshsEnrollment path unverified6.36–122.8 mi347Compare →
South Side HSEnrollment path unverified6.99–124.7 mi279Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,908NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs is listed in Lincoln Park Performing Arts CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs is a public high school in Midland, PA, part of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs, serving approximately 702 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,201 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs

What grades does Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs serve?

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs?

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs has an enrollment of approximately 702 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs rank in PA?

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs ranks #1,201 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs a charter school?

Yes, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs a Title I school?

No, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs?

24.4% of students at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
702
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Beaver County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 15059)
4,186
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
42.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15059; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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