Sale of University City High School To Drexel U. is CompletedDrexel paid $25 million for the school building, which the district closed last June.
Sale of University City High School Expected to be Finalized MondayThe School District of Philadelphia's plan to sell a shuttered high school to Drexel University appears to be a go, and that would mean an infusion of cash for the schools next week as officials struggle to pay the bills by month's end.
Councilwoman Blackwell Blasts Drexel's Plan To Buy University City High SchoolAttorneys for Drexel University got a tongue lashing Tuesday from a city council member over the school's plans to buy the shuttered University City High School.
Buyers Found For Four Mothballed Philadelphia School PropertiesThe school district says it will gross $35 million and net $25 million from the sales.
2013 IN REVIEW: District Closes 24 Philadelphia Public SchoolsThe Philadelphia school district made the controversial decision to close down two dozen public schools this year.
Philadelphia Teachers, Students, Parents Join Rally In Harrisburg For School FundingIn addition to busloads from five high schools in Philadelphia, groups are also going from Pittsburgh, Scranton and other towns across the state.
Philadelphia School District Releases List Of 37 Schools Being Shut DownAmong the high schools to close are Germantown High, Strawberry Mansion High, University City High, and Bok Tech.