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Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers
High School · Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers · Philadelphia, PA
A charter high school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 38 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1928 Point Breeze Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145
- Math 19% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,374
Median home value
$290,100
Median rent
$1,343/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
59%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19145; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GampEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 5–12 | 0.5 mi | 577 | Compare → |
| Universal Audenried CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Bethel Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| South Philadelphia HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 656 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers is listed in Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers, serving approximately 559 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,048 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers
What grades does Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers serve?
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers?
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers?
The student-teacher ratio at Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers rank in PA?
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers ranks #2,048 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers's MySchoolScout rating?
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers a charter school?
Yes, Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers a Title I school?
No, Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.6%
- Phone
- (215) 334-6144
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19145)
- 42,955
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 19145; 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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