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Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School

High School · Philadelphia City Sd · Philadelphia, PA

A Philadelphia City Sd high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3116 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134

  • Math 6% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-36 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35.4 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-16.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$18,897
Chronic Absenteeism62.8%

Students at Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency6%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 17% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2012
Math
21%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
3%
2021*
Math
3%
2024
Math
6%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 68Good Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,504/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$41,849

Median home value

$127,500

Median rent

$1,179/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

53.8%

Poverty rate

36.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Liguori AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2private9–120.8 mi85Compare →
Community Academy of Philadelphia CsCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–120.9 mi1,242Compare →
Kensington HSEnrollment path unverified5.09–120.9 mi460Compare →
Kensington Health SciencesEnrollment path unverified5.29–121.0 mi449Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Philadelphia City Sd

Schools in district
220
Rank in district
#58 of 218
District spending per student
$18,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School is listed in Philadelphia City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School

Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City Sd, serving approximately 588 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,786 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School

What grades does Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School serve?

Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School?

Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School rank in PA?

Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School ranks #1,786 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School a charter school?

No, Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School a Title I school?

No, Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School?

100.0% of students at Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
588
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
vocational
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.8%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 19134)
56,750
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
32.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19134; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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