Serving 310 students in grades 6-12, Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School is 0.12, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School?
The graduation rate of Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School?
310 students attend Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School?
Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School offer ?
Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School part of?
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