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Mastery Cs-gratz Campus

High School · Mastery CS-Gratz Campus

5700 Wayne Avenue, Phialdelphia, PA 19144

Charter

Enrollment

1,036

Student-Teacher

17.6:1

Score

5.0

Grades

7th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Pennsylvania schools

#2,103 of 2,846

Academic growth

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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Mastery Cs-gratz Campus

5.0/10

High School in Phialdelphia · grades 7th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.0/10

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About Mastery Cs-gratz Campus

Mastery Cs-gratz Campus is a public high school in Phialdelphia, PA, part of Mastery CS-Gratz Campus. Mastery Cs-gratz Campus serves approximately 1,036 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Mastery Cs-gratz Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,103 of 2,846 schools in PA.

Structured state assessment records for Mastery Cs-gratz Campus show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

How it compares1.6 pts below PA schools
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • PA avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Mastery Cs-gratz Campus sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Mastery Cs-gratz Campus is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

38% of students at Mastery Cs-gratz Campus were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.09 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-24.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation5.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,858
Chronic Absenteeism38.2%

Mastery Cs-gratz Campus — Students at Mastery Cs-gratz Campus score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

99.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 12.7% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
School
State
36.5% (2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency 30.1% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
School
State
56.1% (2024 PSSA)

Based on 32 test records from PA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2011
Math
20%
ELA
21%
2012
Math
7.5%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
36%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
2.5%
ELA
29.5%
2024
Math
7.7%
ELA
36.7%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.

How Mastery Cs-gratz Campus Compares

See how Mastery Cs-gratz Campus performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.0/10
26th percentile in PA
Academic
4.0/10
Below Average
Growth
9.6/10
Excellent
Environment
2.5/10
Needs Improvement
AP Courses
2
State avg: 2.8
Sports
17
9 boys' · 8 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
100%
Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
59 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
38.2%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2 AP courses offered
5.7% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

5700 Wayne Avenue, Phialdelphia, PA 19144

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mastery Cs-gratz Campus may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Multicultural Academy CS (rated 6.7/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Philadelphia), which scores notably higher. Another option is CRISTO REY PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Philadelphia), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (rated 5.6/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Philadelphia), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Phialdelphia, see our Phialdelphia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Mastery Prep Elementary CS Philadelphia 0.0 mi 6.0
Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary Philadelphia 0.3 mi 4.8
Steel Edward Sch Philadelphia 0.3 mi 3.8
Multicultural Academy CS Philadelphia 0.4 mi 6.7
Kenderton El Sch Philadelphia 0.6 mi 5.7
LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Philadelphia 0.6 mi 5.6
THANKFUL LEARNING CENTER, INC. Philadelphia 0.8 mi 5.9
CRISTO REY PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL Philadelphia 0.8 mi 6.3
Bethune Mary McLeod Sch Philadelphia 0.8 mi 3.7
THE DEPAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Philadelphia 1.0 mi 6.4
Cooke Jay MS Philadelphia 0.9 mi 3.4
Wissahickon CS Philadelphia 0.8 mi 3.3
Fitler Academics Plus Philadelphia 1.0 mi 3.2
Laboratory CS Philadelphia 1.0 mi 1.7
Logan James Sch Philadelphia 1.2 mi 5.8
VOCATIO CAREER PREP HIGH SCHOOL Philadelphia 0.9 mi
LOGAN HOPE SCHOOL Philadelphia 1.2 mi 7.7
McClure Alexander K Sch Philadelphia 1.0 mi 2.1
Taylor Bayard Sch Philadelphia 1.0 mi 4.1
Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary Philadelphia 1.3 mi 3.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19144 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$45,727

Median Home Value

$224,600

Median Rent

$1,110/mo

Population

48,542

College Educated

35.1%

Homeownership

35.1%

Avg Commute

35.3 min

Poverty Rate

26.2%

Median Age

35.2

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New Castle SHS New Castle, PA 5.1
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SCRANTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL Scranton, PA 4.9
ST JOSEPH'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA 5.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mastery Cs-gratz Campus

What grades does Mastery Cs-gratz Campus serve?

Mastery Cs-gratz Campus serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Mastery Cs-gratz Campus?

Mastery Cs-gratz Campus has an enrollment of approximately 1,036 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mastery Cs-gratz Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at Mastery Cs-gratz Campus is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mastery Cs-gratz Campus rank in PA?

Mastery Cs-gratz Campus ranks #2,103 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Mastery Cs-gratz Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

Mastery Cs-gratz Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Mastery Cs-gratz Campus?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mastery Cs-gratz Campus has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is Mastery Cs-gratz Campus a charter school?

Yes, Mastery Cs-gratz Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Mastery Cs-gratz Campus a Title I school?

No, Mastery Cs-gratz Campus is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mastery Cs-gratz Campus?

99.7% of students at Mastery Cs-gratz Campus qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
85 Very Walkable
Transit Score
80 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
55 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,036
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Free/Reduced Lunch
99.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.2%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%

District

Mastery CS-Gratz Campus
District Enrollment
1,036
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,858
District Rank
#1 of 1

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