How do these schools compare?
| Metric | The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy | Universal Institute CS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 913 | 597 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 59:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.3% | 94.5% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy | Universal Institute CS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,329 | $19,685 |
| District | The School District of Philadelphia | Universal Institute CS |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy | Universal Institute CS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.1% | 0.3% |
| African American | 60.5% | 93.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.3% | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 1.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | The SD of Philadelphia Virtual Academy | Universal Institute CS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 963:1 | 429:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.9% | 49.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 96 |
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.