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WELCOME TO UNIVERSAL VARE STEM & ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL

We do it with P.R.I.D.E.
"Personal Responsibility In our Determined Excellence"

1901 S 23rd St,
Philadelphia, PA 19120

215-952-8611

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Vare Relocation Letter
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First day of school September 2nd 2025-04

"Visions come to life"

Parent/Student Handbook

UNIVERSAL VARE IN THE NEWS

Universal schools community counts down to students’ first day of class with fun event

4th Annual Back to School Block Party

Universal Vare Charter School will not seek charter renewal, operators announce

Universal Vare leaders stand behind decision not to seek charter renewal

Universal Vare students on the fast track

Universal Vare & Urban Youth Racing

Double amputee racing champ gives back at Urban Youth Racing School

Universal Vare students building a dream

A sixth Philadelphia school has closed because of damaged asbestos

Spirit Day at Universal Vare

First day of school September 2nd 2025-02

The mission of Universal Vare STEM and Arts Academy is to foster transferable skills through STEM and Arts programming that will prepare scholars for academic success now and in the future

School Leadership

Principal: Karen Howell-Toomer

Director of Academics: Tina Jean-Pierre

Academic Calendar
Universal Code of Conduct English

Available in different languages upon request

Family & Student Resources

About Universal Vare

At Universal Vare, we specialize in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and the arts. Under our academy model, we provide our scholars the opportunity to explore their interests in the STEM and arts field through a project based curriculum. We guide scholars towards independence while providing the support they need. We offer parents and students the educational tools scholars need to succeed in middle school and beyond. Project Lead the Way at Universal Vare

Connecting Parents and Schools to Increase Achievement

We encourage you to participate in one of the many opportunities such as the Home and School Association, School Advisory Councils (SAC) and/or volunteer as a teacher assistant/aide, food pantry worker, or just read to our preschoolers.

For more information, contact the Universal Vare STEM & Arts Academy at (215) 952-8611 or send us an email.