Urban Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School

437 Turret Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
1/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Urban Of Greater Pittsburgh 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Urban Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Urban Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
310 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Urban Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urban Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#2310 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
38%
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20-24%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
97%
14%
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White
n/a
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urban Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School's ranking?
Urban Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School is ranked #2310 out of 2,549 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Urban Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School?
310 students attend Urban Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Urban Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School?
Urban Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Urban Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School offer ?
Urban Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Urban Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School part of?
Urban Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School is part of Urban Academy Of Greater Pittsburgh CS School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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