Serving 506 students in grades 9-12, University City High 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (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
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
93%
14%
White
1%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)75-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of University City High School?
The graduation rate of University City High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend University City High School?
506 students attend University City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of University City High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University City High School?
University City High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does University City High School offer ?
University City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is University City High School part of?
University City High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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