Serving 293 students in grades 9-12, The U School: Innovative Lab 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The U School: Innovative Lab ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
The U School: Innovative Lab's student population of 293 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The U School: Innovative Lab is 0.39, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
76%
14%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The U School: Innovative Lab?
The graduation rate of The U School: Innovative Lab is 80-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend The U School: Innovative Lab?
293 students attend The U School: Innovative Lab.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of The U School: Innovative Lab students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The U School: Innovative Lab?
The U School: Innovative Lab has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does The U School: Innovative Lab offer ?
The U School: Innovative Lab offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The U School: Innovative Lab part of?
The U School: Innovative Lab is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
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