Serving 229 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
The U School Innovative Lab's student population of 229 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 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 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
76%
14%
White
3%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The U School Innovative Lab?
The graduation rate of The U School Innovative Lab is 60-69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend The U School Innovative Lab?
229 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, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% 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 11:1, which is lower 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 School District.
In what neighborhood is The U School Innovative Lab located?
The U School Innovative Lab is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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