- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Philadelphia, PA
The U School: Innovative Lab
Federal NCES profile for The U School: Innovative Lab, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421899007547
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The U School: Innovative Lab earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #21 of 57
- high schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The U School: Innovative Lab has class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The U School: Innovative Lab ranks #21 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899007547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
The U School: Innovative Lab shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 421899007547 · Philadelphia, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 9.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
The U School: Innovative Lab shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
The U School: Innovative Lab in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 195
The U School: Innovative Lab
195 students
What this shows The U School: Innovative Lab reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How The U School: Innovative Lab compares
The U School: Innovative Lab is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 98 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 4.1%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, The U School: Innovative Lab is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The U School: Innovative Lab Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The U School: Innovative Lab's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Northeast Hs
Standard public school
3,463 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Hs
Standard public school
2,472 students 17:1 students per teacher
Central Hs
Standard public school
2,329 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Washington George Hs
Standard public school
1,755 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin Towne Chs
Standard public school
1,292 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Fels Samuel Hs
Standard public school
1,255 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about The U School: Innovative Lab
How many students attend The U School: Innovative Lab?
The U School: Innovative Lab has 195 students enrolled. It is a high school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The U School: Innovative Lab?
The student-teacher ratio at The U School: Innovative Lab is 9.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The U School: Innovative Lab?
100.0% of students at The U School: Innovative Lab are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The U School: Innovative Lab?
The largest demographic group at The U School: Innovative Lab is African American at 77.9% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The U School: Innovative Lab?
The U School: Innovative Lab has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The U School: Innovative Lab rank among high schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, The U School: Innovative Lab ranks #21 of 57 high schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides The U School: Innovative Lab, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.