Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School

Public, Charter K-5

 437 Turret Street
       Pittsburgh, PA  15206


(412) 361-1008

District: Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1239th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,472 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  328

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.6%
Two or more races:
1.5%
Hispanic:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Compare Details Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School ranks worse than 80.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.6%), two or more races (1.5%), Hispanic (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School is $23,472.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School 1239th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School 518th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 14.68 1121st 1302 13.9%
2004 0.98 1273rd 1308 2.7%
2005 10.28 1178th 1299 9.3%
2006 19.92 1342nd 1545 13.1%
2007 51.47 937th 1555 39.7%
2008 32.66 1241st 1551 20.0%
2009 37.81 1183rd 1549 23.6%
2010 43.10 1134th 1579 28.2%
2011 55.75 895th 1597 44.0%
2012 41.44 1174th 1599 26.6%
2015 44.20 956th 1474 35.1%
2016 25.08 1218th 1554 21.6%
2017 25.91 1200th 1547 22.4%
2018 12.92 1317th 1530 13.9%
2019 20.44 1247th 1544 19.2%
2021 8.48 1277th 1433 10.9%
2022 14.31 1279th 1534 16.6%
2023 19.24 1239th 1534 19.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.89 1039th 1414 26.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.70 883rd 1043 15.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.43 106th 437 75.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, March 2, 2020

Open Quote The teachers and leaders of this school really love the students and families. They try very hard to meet everyone where they are and help them to be better. Also, this is the only school in Pittsburgh, maybe the state or country, that focuses on the Black community and history. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 1 76 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2000 1 93 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2001 1 113 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2002 0 160 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2003 0 160 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2004 0 180 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2005 0 197 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2006 0 218 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2007 0 211 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2008 0 186 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2009 0 204 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2010 0 228 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2011 0 229 0 0 0 0 0 0 229
2012 0 224 0 0 0 0 0 0 224
2013 0 212 0 0 0 0 2 0 214
2014 0 215 0 0 0 0 2 0 217
2015 1 217 0 0 0 0 3 0 221
2016 1 210 0 0 1 0 4 0 216
2017 1 218 0 0 1 0 4 0 224
2018 0 270 0 1 1 0 4 0 276
2019 0 323 0 2 0 0 1 0 326
2020 1 310 0 1 0 0 6 0 318
2021 0 316 0 1 0 0 5 0 322
2022 0 302 0 3 0 0 5 0 310
2023 1 320 0 2 0 0 5 0 328

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 77 4.0 19.3 n/a
2000 94 6.0 15.7 0
2001 114 7.0 16.3 0
2002 160 12.0 13.3 81.9
2003 160 12.0 13.3 81.9
2004 180 13.0 13.8 61.7
2005 197 14.0 14.1 66.5
2006 218 16.5 13.2 0
2007 212 14.5 14.6 78.8
2008 186 16.0 11.6 91.9
2009 204 14.5 14.1 83.8
2010 228 20.5 11.1 98.7
2011 229 20.0 11.4 65.5
2012 224 19.5 11.4 81.3
2013 214 17.0 12.5 85.5
2014 217 17.5 12.4 81.1
2015 221 16.0 13.8 99.1
2016 216 15.0 14.4 100
2017 224 12.4 18.0 95.5
2018 276 9.0 30.6 96.7
2019 326 22.0 14.8 97.5
2020 318 21.0 15.1 99.7
2021 322 22.0 14.6 99.7
2022 310 24.0 12.9 99
2023 328 28.0 11.7 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 77 4.0 19.3 n/a
2000 94 6.0 15.7 0
2001 114 7.0 16.3 0
2002 160 12.0 13.3 81.9
2003 160 12.0 13.3 81.9
2004 180 13.0 13.8 61.7
2005 197 14.0 14.1 66.5
2006 218 16.5 13.2 0
2007 212 14.5 14.6 78.8
2008 186 16.0 11.6 91.9
2009 204 14.5 14.1 83.8
2010 228 20.5 11.1 98.7
2011 229 20.0 11.4 65.5
2012 224 19.5 11.4 81.3
2013 214 17.0 12.5 85.5
2014 217 17.5 12.4 81.1
2015 221 16.0 13.8 99.1
2016 216 15.0 14.4 100
2017 224 12.4 18.0 95.5
2018 276 9.0 30.6 96.7
2019 326 22.0 14.8 97.5
2020 318 21.0 15.1 99.7
2021 322 22.0 14.6 99.7
2022 310 24.0 12.9 99
2023 328 28.0 11.7 99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $593 (3.4%) $16,879 (96.6%) $17,472
2020 $609 (3.2%) $18,134 (96.8%) $18,743
2021 $903 (5.0%) $17,224 (95.0%) $18,126
2022 $2,293 (9.8%) $21,179 (90.2%) $23,472

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1247th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1239th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School)3642.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School)5242.9
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School)2010.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School)46.646.4
 0.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School)31.131.6
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School)39.617.4
 22.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School)37.530.5
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School)32.223
 9.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School)46.646.4
 0.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School)40.634.8
 5.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students326328
 0.6%
African American323320
 0.9%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.5%99.1%
 1.5%


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Students at Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School are 98% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School ranks in the bottom 19.2% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 328 students attended Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School.


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