Summary:
Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With a total enrollment of 559 students, the school has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 524 out of 674 in 2022-2023 to 558 out of 681 in 2024-2025, and now holds a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, the school is underperforming, with proficiency rates on the Keystone Exams significantly lower than the state averages in core subjects like Algebra I (18.7% proficient vs. 44.3% state average), Biology (27.1% proficient vs. 49.3% state average), and Literature (46.4% proficient vs. 62.1% state average). While the school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9%, its dropout rate of 1.4% is still a concern. The school's per-student spending of $4,740 for the 2022-2023 school year is on the lower end, which may impact its ability to provide resources and support for its students.
Overall, the Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers appears to be facing challenges in terms of academic performance, school ranking, and potentially socioeconomic factors. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these issues and improve the school's outcomes for its students.
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