Summary:
Mastery CS-Pickett Campus is the sole public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. Based on the available data, this school does not appear to be a standout performer, ranking 579 out of 681 Pennsylvania high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and receiving a low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with students consistently scoring well below the state averages on standardized tests like the PSSA and Keystone Exams. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 10.8% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 41.7%. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate of 87.9% is slightly below the state average, while its dropout rate of 1.4% is relatively low.
Despite the school's low academic performance, it spends significantly more per student, at $23,190 per student in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state average. This raises questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the impact of these investments on student outcomes. Furthermore, the school serves a student population that is predominantly economically disadvantaged, with 99.67% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may present additional challenges in supporting their academic and social-emotional needs.
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