Summary:
Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School is the sole high school in this analysis, serving grades 6-12 in an urban setting. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, this school is significantly underperforming compared to state averages across key academic metrics, ranking in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania high schools.
Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School has a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger and a 87.5% four-year graduation rate, slightly below the state average. The school's 1.6% dropout rate is lower than the state average, but its proficiency rates on PSSA and Keystone Exams are dismal, with only 3% proficiency in PSSA Math compared to the 40.4% state average. Despite the high per-student spending of $29,749, the school is clearly struggling to translate resources into academic success for its students.
The data suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing levels may be contributing to Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School's poor performance. With 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a very high-need student population, which likely presents unique challenges that the current support structures are not adequately addressing. Significant improvements will be necessary to bring this school up to par with other high schools across Pennsylvania.
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