Roberto Clemente Charter School is a small, urban, public charter school located in Allentown, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The school is located at 4th and Walnut Streets in Allentown. It serves students in grades K through 12.
Serving 619 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Roberto Clemente Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 13% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roberto Clemente Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Roberto Clemente Charter School's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
619 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
Roberto Clemente Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roberto Clemente Charter School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2405 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Hispanic
96%
16%
Black
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roberto Clemente Charter School's ranking?
Roberto Clemente Charter School is ranked #2405 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roberto Clemente Charter School?
The graduation rate of Roberto Clemente Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Roberto Clemente Charter School?
619 students attend Roberto Clemente Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Roberto Clemente Charter School students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roberto Clemente Charter School?
Roberto Clemente Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roberto Clemente Charter School offer ?
Roberto Clemente Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roberto Clemente Charter School part of?
Roberto Clemente Charter School is part of Roberto Clemente Charter School District.
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