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Universal Vare CS

2100 South 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Ranked 273 of 318 in Pennsylvania

Top schools in Philadelphia
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Universal Vare CS

2100 South 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

About Universal Vare CS

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 32% in Reading.
6
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
150
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0%
Asian 16%
Hispanic 11.33%
Black 67.33%
Two+ Races 4.67%
Native Am. 0%
White
0%
Asian
16%
Hispanic
11.33%
Black
67.33%
Two+ Races
4.67%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 150
53.33%
80 Female
46.67%
70 Male

Student Population

150 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

150 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Universal Vare CS Contact Information

Address

2100 South 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

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Phone

(215) 952-8611

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TOP 273 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Universal Vare CS

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Universal Vare CS has its last day of school for students on June 12, 2026. The date set concludes the student body’s 2025-26 academic year. The final day rounds out the year’s teaching schedule before summer break. This date is an important planning point for families, staffing schedules and end-of-year operations at the school.

FAQ

Q1. What should parents know about Universal Vare CS?

Ans. Universal Vare CS is a tuition-free public charter school in Philadelphia serving middle grades with academics, student supports, and programs beyond regular classes.

Q2. What should families verify before applying?

Ans. Parents can review charter enrollment timelines, attendance expectations, transportation details, communication systems, and the clubs, activities, or supports available for enrolled students.

Q3. What support is available for students?

Ans. Families can ask about counseling, extra learning help, special education services, multilingual learner support, wellness resources, and after-school assistance when students need additional guidance.

Q4. What can students do outside class time?

Ans. Students can join clubs, arts activities, sports teams, leadership groups, enrichment programs, and tutoring sessions that build interests and skills after regular lessons end.

Q5. Why do families consider this school?

Ans. The charter model offers families an additional tuition-free option while maintaining access to middle-grade programs, student support, and structured school activities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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