Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers

Q: How many students attend Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers?

In the 2022-23 school year, 568 students attended Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers?

Students at Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers are 69% African American, 12% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 6% White, 3% Two or more races.

Summary:

Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Te is a public charter high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 568 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly African American student population (69.19%) and a high-poverty student body, with 98.24% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite its high graduation rate, ranging from 90.6% to 94.6% in recent years, Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Te has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools, with low proficiency rates on Keystone Exams. In 2022-2023, only 20.9% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Algebra I, 18.3% in Biology, and 56.3% in Literature, significantly below the state averages. The school's performance varies among different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing lower than their English Language Learner peers.

Compared to nearby schools, Academy at Palumbo, a public high school in the Philadelphia City School District, significantly outperforms Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Te on academic measures, with much higher proficiency rates and graduation rates. Another nearby charter school, Freire Charter School, performs similarly to Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Te, while Gamp, a public high school in the Philadelphia City School District, is a standout performer, ranking 41st out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1928 Point Breeze Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19145

(215) 334-6144

District: Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical

SchoolDigger Rank:
524^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $2,673

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 568

Racial breakdown:

African American:

69.2%

Hispanic:

11.6%

Asian:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers ranks worse than 77.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.72. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (69.2%), Hispanic (11.6%), Asian (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers is 13.9. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers is $2,673.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers 524^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical 498^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	6.88	532^nd	583	8.7%
2004	6.70	543^rd	590	8.0%
2005	53.39	333^rd	593	43.8%
2006	68.72	192^nd	604	68.2%
2007	75.38	118^th	615	80.8%
2008	53.09	354^th	621	43.0%
2009	81.91	72^nd	632	88.6%
2010	74.09	145^th	649	77.7%
2011	76.15	119^th	660	82.0%
2012	71.64	186^th	664	72.0%
2015	32.27	523^rd	680	23.1%
2016	61.08	348^th	677	48.6%
2017	28.77	510^th	663	23.1%
2018	23.79	539^th	673	19.9%
2019	24.38	552^nd	693	20.3%
2021	2.03	525^th	537	2.2%
2023	26.72	524^th	674	22.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.45	23^rd	85	72.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.18	457^th	652	29.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.87	305^th	502	39.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.22	118^th	260	54.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.53	141^st	252	44.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Preparatory High School is a place where know one is limited, everyone can fit in and the teachers really care about the lives and futures of their students. If you or your child is looking for a high school to call home, I strongly recommend Prep Charter. I recently graduated from this Prep Charter, and I take away from my fours years at Prep Charter many lessons and good memories. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	62	79	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
2000	139	142	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
2001	169	179	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
2002	180	231	27	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
2003	180	231	27	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
2004	167	237	35	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2005	184	316	68	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	580
2006	196	332	67	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	602
2007	180	331	78	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	601
2008	183	329	81	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
2009	174	314	93	12	0	n/a	n/a	2	595
2010	153	296	115	19	0	n/a	n/a	3	586
2011	171	287	115	25	0	0	5	0	603
2012	174	276	110	21	0	0	10	0	591
2013	196	260	118	22	0	0	11	0	607
2014	191	248	99	24	0	0	14	0	576
2015	189	300	90	28	0	0	16	0	623
2016	166	304	87	28	0	0	20	0	605
2017	121	334	72	29	0	0	22	0	578
2018	110	372	75	47	0	0	6	0	610
2019	95	407	64	51	2	0	12	0	631
2020	69	392	60	56	2	0	50	0	629
2021	61	431	48	64	4	3	16	0	627
2022	46	412	44	61	5	0	43	0	611
2023	36	393	53	66	3	1	16	0	568

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	150	4.4	34.1	n/a
2000	294	7.0	42.0	0
2001	365	16.0	22.8	0
2002	447	23.0	19.4	0
2003	447	23.0	19.4	0
2004	452	22.0	20.5	0
2005	580	28.0	20.7	0
2006	602	31.0	19.4	0
2007	601	31.0	19.4	0
2008	606	30.0	20.2	n/a
2009	595	30.6	19.4	n/a
2010	586	31.0	18.9	63.1
2011	603	34.0	17.7	60.9
2012	591	34.2	17.2	61.8
2013	607	34.0	17.8	59.6
2014	576	34.0	16.9	60.2
2015	623	34.0	18.3	64.5
2016	605	34.0	17.7	n/a
2017	578	33.0	17.5	n/a
2018	610	33.0	18.4	100
2019	631	33.0	19.1	100
2020	629	37.6	16.7	100
2021	627	38.8	16.1	99.5
2022	611	40.8	14.9	99.5
2023	568	40.8	13.9	98.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	150	4.4	34.1	n/a
2000	294	7.0	42.0	0
2001	365	16.0	22.8	0
2002	447	23.0	19.4	0
2003	447	23.0	19.4	0
2004	452	22.0	20.5	0
2005	580	28.0	20.7	0
2006	602	31.0	19.4	0
2007	601	31.0	19.4	0
2008	606	30.0	20.2	n/a
2009	595	30.6	19.4	n/a
2010	586	31.0	18.9	63.1
2011	603	34.0	17.7	60.9
2012	591	34.2	17.2	61.8
2013	607	34.0	17.8	59.6
2014	576	34.0	16.9	60.2
2015	623	34.0	18.3	64.5
2016	605	34.0	17.7	n/a
2017	578	33.0	17.5	n/a
2018	610	33.0	18.4	100
2019	631	33.0	19.1	100
2020	629	37.6	16.7	100
2021	627	38.8	16.1	99.5
2022	611	40.8	14.9	99.5
2023	568	40.8	13.9	98.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$978 (9.4%)	$9,438 (90.6%)	$10,416
2020	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2021	$710 (78.3%)	$196 (21.6%)	$907
2022	$2,673 (100.0%)	$00 (0.0%)	$2,673

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 552^nd of 693 High schools	Ranks 524^th of 674 High schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers)	28.1	20.9	7.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers)	38.7	18.3	20.4%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers)	64	56.3	7.7%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	631	568	10%
African American	407	393	3.4%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	64	53	17.2%
Hispanic	51	66	29.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	95	36	62.1%
Two or More Races	12	16	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	98.2%	1.8%

Schools Near Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers	Public, Charter	9-12	1928 Point Breeze Avenue	Philadelphia	19145	Philadelphia County	Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 334-6144	568	41	13.9	98.2%	36 (6.3%)	393 (69.2%)	66 (11.6%)	53 (9.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.8%)	26.7	524^th of 674 public high schools	22.3%					(n/a)	20.9	18.3	56.3													$2,673	$2,673	$00
Gamp	Public, Magnet	5-12	23rd and Ritner Sts	Philadelphia	19145	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-8230	579	33	17.6	100.0%	226 (39.0%)	149 (25.7%)	37 (6.4%)	116 (20.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.6%)	89.6	41^st of 674 public high schools	93.9%		74.5	172^nd of 634 public high schools	72.9%	131		80.0	84.8	81.0	71.7	72.2	68.9	72.9	90.6	90.6	87.5	92.3	93.7	94.3	92.2	$15,645	$8,109	$7,536
Universal Audenried Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	3301 Tasker Street	Philadelphia	19145	Philadelphia County	Universal Audenried Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 952-4801	546	33	16.5	85.7%	6 (1.1%)	495 (90.7%)	22 (4.0%)	14 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	26.6	525^th of 674 public high schools	22.1%		12.2	560^th of 634 public high schools	11.7%	35	18.7	21.8	57.0													$20,271	$4,893	$15,378
South Philadelphia High School	Public	9-12	2101 S Broad St	Philadelphia	19148	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-8400	611	51	11.9	100.0%	53 (8.7%)	240 (39.3%)	211 (34.5%)	65 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.9%)	5.7	634^th of 674 public high schools	5.9%		5	594^th of 634 public high schools	6.3%	40	6.2	5.2	23.4													$18,161	$9,563	$8,598
Creative and Performing Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	901 S Broad St	Philadelphia	19147	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-8140	743	38	19.6	100.0%	192 (25.8%)	368 (49.5%)	94 (12.7%)	46 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.7%)	69.8	208^th of 674 public high schools	69.1%		67.5	223^rd of 634 public high schools	64.8%	15	37.1	55.6	78.4													$15,352	$7,761	$7,591
Academy at Palumbo	Public, Magnet	9-12	1100 Catharine St	Philadelphia	19147	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-8130	1,179	52	22.5	99.7%	196 (16.6%)	338 (28.7%)	156 (13.2%)	433 (36.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (4.5%)	89.2	44^th of 674 public high schools	93.5%		81.9	92^nd of 634 public high schools	85.5%	48	72.7	61.0	92.7													$14,747	$7,461	$7,286
Freire Charter School	Public, Charter	5-12	2027 Chestnut Street	Philadelphia	19103	Philadelphia County	Freire Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 557-8555	934	85	10.9		9 (1.0%)	863 (92.4%)	28 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.3%)	33.6	492^nd of 674 public high schools	27.0%		28.3	501^st of 634 public high schools	21.0%	9	25.0	26.9	58.9	1.6	4.2	8.2	9.5	6.3	25.6	25.6	10.9	33.9	26.8	31.9	27.6	$18,243	$3,895	$14,348
Furness Horace High School	Public	9-12	1900 S 3rd St	Philadelphia	19148	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-8300	741	53	14.0	100.0%	53 (7.2%)	133 (17.9%)	307 (41.4%)	217 (29.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.2%)	15	576^th of 674 public high schools	14.5%		8.5	577^th of 634 public high schools	9.0%	1	19.1	17.2	35.4													$19,034	$10,341	$8,693
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway	Philadelphia	19103	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(267) 514-1824	610	39	15.7		32 (5.2%)	518 (84.9%)	37 (6.1%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.0%)	11.2	595^th of 674 public high schools	11.7%		5.1	593^rd of 634 public high schools	6.5%	2	4.7	13.8	43.8													$3,089	$3,089	$00
Robeson High School for Human Services	Public, Magnet	9-12	4125 Ludlow St	Philadelphia	19104	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7780	314	19	16.3	100.0%	4 (1.3%)	297 (94.6%)	6 (1.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	24.2	538^th of 674 public high schools	20.2%					(n/a)	17.3	24.0	53.3													$17,725	$9,852	$7,873

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