Universal Vare CS

2100 South 24th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145

www.universalcompanies.org/E.VARE.html

Charter School 150 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Universal Vare Charter School, located at 2100 South 24th Street in South Philadelphia, is part of the Universal Companies network—a non-profit organization dedicated to community revitalization through education and real estate development. The school serves students in grades K through 8, aiming to provide a high-quality, rigorous academic environment that prepares young learners for success in high school and beyond. Its mission is deeply rooted in the philosophy of holistic development, emphasizing not only academic achievement but also the social, emotional, and character growth of its students.

The school is known for its focus on cultivating a supportive community culture that engages both families and the surrounding neighborhood. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Universal Vare strives to close the achievement gap for students in an urban setting. The school’s programming often integrates technology and personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body, while fostering a safe, structured, and goal-oriented atmosphere that encourages students to become active, responsible participants in their community.

150

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Universal Vare CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	15
Black	102
Asian	26
Two or More	6

Black
102 (68.0 %)
Asian
26 (17.3 %)
Hispanic
15 (10.0 %)
Two or More
6 (4.0 %)
White
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Universal Vare CS
Phone:	(215)952-8611
Website:	http://www.universalcompanies.org/E.VARE.html
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 50