Enjoy the Neighborhood of University City in Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University City

Nearby Neighborhoods: Woodland Terrace, Penn Campus Shopping / West Philly, Spruce Hill, Powelton, Saunder's Park, Powelton Village, West Powelton, Devil's Pocket, Baring, Squirrel Hill, Fitler Square, Cedar Park, Mantua, Belmont, Dunlap, Garden Court, Schuylkill, Walnut Hill, Center City West, Grays Ferry, Rittenhouse, Southwest Center City, Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive, Parkway Museums, Financial District

Pros

Numerous restaurants, cafes and shops.
Six colleges and universities are located here.
Variety of housing options.
Great college sports!

Cons

Families may not want a college town atmosphere.
Crime is higher than average in Philadelphia.

Located on the west side of downtown Philadelphia is the vibrant and diverse neighborhood of University City. Tree-lined streets, large historic homes, luxury lofts, south Philadelphia apartments, and condos offer varied housing options. Great restaurants, cafes, and bars create an exciting nightlife. Rich in history, education and culture, you will find attractions to interest everyone: the Liberty Bell, University of Pennsylvania and the Science Center at University Center.

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Restaurant Reviews

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Vetri
Category: Italian
1312 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
125 Reviews
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Amada
Category: Tapas Bars
217-219 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
169 Reviews
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Morimoto
Category: Japanese, Sushi Bars
723 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Horizons
Category: Vegan, Vegetarian
611 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19176
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Buddakan
Category: Asian Fusion
325 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Schools & Demographics in University City

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Charles R Drew Elementary School	K - 8	public
Spruce Hill Christian School	K - 8	private
Alexander School - Univ Of Penn	K - 8	public
Jubilee School	K - 6	private
Penn - Alexander Head Start School	PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN	public
University City High School	9 - 12	public
Elwyn Inst Davidson School	SPECIAL EDUCATION	private
Pathways Pa	K - 12	private
Paul Robeson Human Services High School	9 - 12	public
Hms School For Children With Cp	SPECIAL EDUCATION	private

Charles R Drew Elementary School

38th St & Powelton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Ms. Florez
Philadelphia City School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	39
2nd	34
3rd	39
4th	29
5th	49
6th	27
7th	43
8th	33
Total students	338

Full-time Teachers	16
Student/Teacher Ratio	21
Number of Classrooms	25

Spruce Hill Christian School

4115 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Ms. Stephanie Hook

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	177

Full-time Teachers	16
Student/Teacher Ratio	11
Number of Classrooms	9

Alexander School - Univ Of Penn

4209 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Ms. Sheila Sydnor
Philadelphia City School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	70
2nd	62
3rd	59
4th	65
5th	58
6th	50
7th	39
8th	38
Total students	531

Full-time Teachers	27
Student/Teacher Ratio	20
Number of Classrooms	12

Jubilee School

4211 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Ms. Karen Falcon

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	37

Full-time Teachers	2
Student/Teacher Ratio	19
Number of Classrooms	5

Penn - Alexander Head Start School

4243 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Ms. Barbara Blake
Philadelphia City School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	39

Full-time Teachers	1
Student/Teacher Ratio	39
Number of Classrooms	2

University City High School

3601 Filbert St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Mr. Anthony Irvin
Philadelphia City School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	720
10th	511
11th	413
12th	366
Total students	2010

Full-time Teachers	6
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	35

Elwyn Inst Davidson School

4040 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Miss. April Lavong

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	68

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	2

Pathways Pa

3617 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Ms. Meryle Lutton

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	66

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

Paul Robeson Human Services High School

4255 Ludlow St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Mr. John Council
Philadelphia City School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	90
10th	92
11th	86
12th	67
Total students	287

Full-time Teachers	2
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

Hms School For Children With Cp

4400 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Dr. Diane Gallagher

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	55

Full-time Teachers	1
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	9

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Philadelphia area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Philadelphia, this community has a population of 23,567

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