Since 1987, Community Learning Center has served more than 6,000 adult and teen learners.
Established with just 67 students, CLC now serves 400 annually.
CLC fosters personal growth, economic self-sufficiency, and the pursuit of lifelong learning.
We help our learners not only to seek employment and admission to college and job training programs but also to overcome difficult societal and personal issues poverty, crime, violence, teen pregnancy, substance abuse, discrimination, and domestic abuse that often impede the attainment of goals.
Community Learning Center's mission is to help adults develop literacy, math, and life skills using a supportive and holistic approach, so that they can realize their fullest potential at home, in the workplace, and in the community.
Founded in 1987, CLC provides no-cost classes in Adult Basic Education, General Educational Development (GED) Examination Preparation, and English for Speakers of Other Languages.
CLC also participates in the Commonwealth's Move Up initiative, is a PA WIN affiliate, and serves as a Community Outreach Center for Pennsylvania CareerLink.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Community Comprehensive Learning Center Inc ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Since 1987, Community Learning Center has served more than 6,000 adult and teen learners. Established with just 67 students, CLC now serves 400 annually. CLC fosters personal growth, economic self-sufficiency, and the pursuit of lifelong learning. We help our learners not only to seek employment and admission to college and job training programs but also to overcome difficult societal and personal issues poverty, crime, violence, teen pregnancy, substance abuse, discrimination, and domestic abuse that often impede the attainment of goals. Community Learning Center's mission is to help adults develop literacy, math, and life skills using a supportive and holistic approach, so that they can realize their fullest potential at home, in the workplace, and in the community. Founded in 1987, CLC provides no-cost classes in Adult Basic Education, General Educational Development (GED) Examination Preparation, and English for Speakers of Other Languages. CLC also participates in the Commonwealth's Move Up initiative, is a PA WIN affiliate, and serves as a Community Outreach Center for Pennsylvania CareerLink.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Community Comprehensive Learning Center Inc?
The application deadline for Community Comprehensive Learning Center Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Community Comprehensive Learning Center Inc located?
Community Comprehensive Learning Center Inc is located in the East Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 3 other private schools located in East Germantown.
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