University City High School (Closed 2014)
University City High School served 506 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
506 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤5%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
93%
15%
White
1%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)75-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
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