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 15:1.
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 |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | ≤5% | 73% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 15-19% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.53 |
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Graduation Rate (12-13) | 75-79% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09) | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Philadelphia City School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to University City High School is Paul Robeson High School For Human Services (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mcmichael Morton School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Powel Samuel School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Powel Samuel School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 264 students10
0.2 miles
301 N 36th St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8201 0.2 K-4 264 - Philadelphia Science Leadership Academy Middle School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-6 | 172 students10
0.4 miles
3507 Spring Garden St., Dornsi
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 979-5620 0.4 5-6 172 - Philadelphia Mcmichael Morton School Math: 20% | Reading: 31%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 400 students10
0.6 miles
3543 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8205 0.6 PK-8 400 - Philadelphia Paul Robeson High School For Human Services Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 300 students10
0.6 miles
4125 Ludlow St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8207 0.6 9-12 300 - Philadelphia Penn Alexander School Math: 78% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-8 | 576 students10
0.8 miles
4209 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-5465 0.8 K-8 576
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