Mastery Charter High School-Lenfest Campus

Mastery Charter High School-Lenfest Campus is the sole public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in this area, with a total enrollment of 610 students. The school's student population is predominantly African American (75.57%) and Hispanic (19.84%), and nearly all students (98.69%) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student body.

Academically, Mastery Charter High School-Lenfest Campus struggles, with proficiency rates on PSSA and Keystone Exams well below the state averages in math, science, and English language arts. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past few years, from 555 out of 693 Pennsylvania high schools in 2018-2019 to 627 out of 674 in 2022-2023, with a consistent 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's 91.1% four-year graduation rate is relatively high, the 3.2% dropout rate suggests that a significant number of students are not completing their high school education.

The data indicates that Mastery Charter High School-Lenfest Campus faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its predominantly low-income, minority student population. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is well below state averages, and its declining statewide ranking suggests that the school's performance may be worsening relative to other schools in Pennsylvania. Further investigation may be warranted to understand the root causes of these issues and identify potential interventions to improve student outcomes.