How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson | The U School: Innovative Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 273 | 195 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 14.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson | The U School: Innovative Lab |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,329 | $18,329 |
| District | The School District of Philadelphia | The School District of Philadelphia |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson | The U School: Innovative Lab |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.6% | 1.0% |
| African American | 65.2% | 77.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.3% | 16.4% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 4.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Philadelphia Military Acad at Elverson | The U School: Innovative Lab |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 380:1 | 147:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 53.9% | 67.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.