The U School: Innovative Lab

Public 9-12

 2000 N 7th St
       Philadelphia, PA  19122


(215) 400-7450

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
618th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,952 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  229

Racial breakdown:

African American:
76.0%
Hispanic:
17.9%
White:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details The U School: Innovative Lab ranks worse than 91.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 30th among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.17. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of The U School: Innovative Lab freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (76%), Hispanic (17.9%), White (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The U School: Innovative Lab is 11.3, which is the 9th best among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare The U School: Innovative Lab employs 20.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The U School: Innovative Lab is $21,952, which is the 9th highest among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

The U School: Innovative Lab:

SchoolDigger ranks The U School: Innovative Lab 618th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See The U School: Innovative Lab in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for The U School: Innovative Lab

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Rank History for all students at The U School: Innovative Lab

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 0.66 689th 693 0.6%
2021 1.44 528th 537 1.7%
2022 2.24 629th 634 0.8%
2023 7.17 618th 674 8.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The U School: Innovative Lab

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.42 586th 652 10.1%
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Rank History for African American students at The U School: Innovative Lab

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.33 212th 260 18.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department 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.

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by a parent
Thursday, October 1, 2020

Open Quote This school expects a lot from students, and the staff really cares about students. I have seen my son really grow there! Close Quote



Enrollment information for The U School: Innovative Lab

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 1 82 1 13 0 0 1 0 98
2016 4 142 1 15 0 0 2 0 164
2017 11 212 3 34 0 0 5 0 265
2018 8 210 2 51 1 0 9 0 281
2019 7 188 1 47 2 0 8 0 253
2020 9 169 0 51 2 0 10 0 241
2021 6 208 1 58 0 0 9 0 282
2022 7 223 1 56 0 0 6 0 293
2023 7 174 1 41 0 0 6 0 229

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 The U School: Innovative Lab

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 98 3.0 32.6 72.4
2016 164 4.0 41.0 100
2017 265 15.5 17.0 94.7
2018 281 12.1 23.0 100
2019 253 11.1 22.6 100
2020 241 10.6 22.5 100
2021 282 9.2 30.5 98.9
2022 293 11.6 25.0 99
2023 229 20.2 11.3 100

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 The U School: Innovative Lab

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 98 3.0 32.6 72.4
2016 164 4.0 41.0 100
2017 265 15.5 17.0 94.7
2018 281 12.1 23.0 100
2019 253 11.1 22.6 100
2020 241 10.6 22.5 100
2021 282 9.2 30.5 98.9
2022 293 11.6 25.0 99
2023 229 20.2 11.3 100

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 The U School: Innovative Lab

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,544 (9.2%) $15,160 (90.8%) $16,703
2020 $3,682 (19.9%) $14,788 (80.1%) $18,470
2021 $2,856 (18.1%) $12,962 (81.9%) $15,818
2022 $11,334 (51.6%) $10,618 (48.4%) $21,952

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

Impact of COVID-19 on The U School: Innovative Lab

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 689th of 693 High schoolsRanks 618th of 674 High schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (The U School: Innovative Lab)00
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (The U School: Innovative Lab)03.4
 3.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (The U School: Innovative Lab)1639.4
 23.4%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students253229
 9.5%
African American188174
 7.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic4741
 12.8%
Pacific Islander00
White77
Two or More Races86
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at The U School: Innovative Lab are 76% African American, 18% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

The U School: Innovative Lab ranks in the bottom 8.3% of Pennsylvania high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 229 students attended The U School: Innovative Lab.


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