Summary:
Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School is the sole high school in the data set, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 308 students. The school is ranked 605th out of 681 Pennsylvania high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant academic challenges.
The school's performance is concerning, with test scores well below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 0.7% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 41.7%. The school has a high percentage of students (100%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a high-poverty student population. Despite the relatively high spending per student of $24,446 for the 2022-2023 school year, the low academic performance indicates that the resources may not be effectively translating into improved student outcomes.
The data highlights the need for Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the significant academic achievement gaps and improve student outcomes. This may require a comprehensive review of the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and support services, as well as a focus on enhancing the overall school climate and culture to better engage and support the high-needs student population.
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