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Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers

Q: How many students attend Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers?

In the 2024-25 school year, 589 students attended Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers?

Students at Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers are 70% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% White, 7% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

558^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 18% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers is a public charter high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 559 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical District, which is ranked 525 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Preparatory Charter School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates on Keystone Exams compared to the state average. For example, in 2024-2025, only 18.7% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 44.3%. In contrast, nearby schools like Academy at Palumbo, Gamp, and Creative and Performing Arts have much higher Keystone Exam proficiency rates, often exceeding the state average. The school's graduation rate has been on par with nearby schools, but its dropout rate has been slightly higher.

Preparatory Charter School serves a predominantly minority student population, with a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's per-student spending has fluctuated significantly, ranging from $907 to $4,740 per student in recent years, which is generally lower than the per-student spending at nearby schools. The school's student-teacher ratio has also been higher, ranging from 13.8 to 14.9, compared to the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 11.4 to 18.8. These resource disparities may be contributing factors to the school's underperformance, and targeted interventions and additional resources could potentially help improve academic outcomes for the students.

589

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$5,164

Per pupil spending ?

98.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1928 Point Breeze Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19145

(215) 334-6144

District: Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.5%

Hispanic:

11.4%

White:

7.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 2nd percentile in 2021 → 18th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 18th (2025) from a 2nd-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Pennsylvania average (31% vs 52% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (18th percentile)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

Pennsylvania avg52%

558^th of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Bottom 18%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 23% (2015) to bottom 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

525^th of 606Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	18.6	558 of 681	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.0	542 of 686	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.7	524 of 674	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	2.0	525 of 537	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	24.4	552 of 693	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.8	539 of 673	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	28.8	510 of 663	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	61.1	348 of 677	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	32.3	523 of 680	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	71.6	186 of 664	72.0%	★★★★☆
2011	76.2	119 of 660	82.0%	★★★★☆
2010	74.1	145 of 649	77.7%	★★★★☆
2009	81.9	72 of 632	88.6%	★★★★☆
2008	53.1	354 of 621	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	75.4	118 of 615	80.8%	★★★★☆
2006	68.7	192 of 604	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	53.4	333 of 593	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	6.7	543 of 590	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2003	6.9	532 of 583	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	37.1	159 of 276	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.4	125 of 284	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.2	118 of 260	54.6%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	19.6	448 of 524	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.2	447 of 513	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.9	305 of 502	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	75.4	11 of 109	89.9%	★★★★★
2023	58.4	23 of 85	72.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	16.7	551 of 657	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.8	490 of 665	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	14.8	249 of 287	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	41.1	158 of 274	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.5	141 of 252	44.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	29.8	477 of 651	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.8	497 of 664	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.2	457 of 652	29.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	20.9	524 of 660	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.4	546 of 662	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	76.9	1 of 1	0.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2024	10.5	552 of 595	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2025)90th percentile+72 vs school

African American (2025)42nd percentile+24 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)27th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2025)21st percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)16th percentile~ school

Disabled (2025)15th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)13th percentile-5 vs school

White (2024)7th percentile-14 vs school

Pacific Islander (2025)<1st percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature46%-16 vs state

Biology27%-22 vs state

Algebra I19%-26 vs state

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by a student
Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Preparatory High School is a place where know one is limited, everyone can fit in and the teachers really care about the lives and futures of their students. If you or your child is looking for a high school to call home, I strongly recommend Prep Charter. I recently graduated from this Prep Charter, and I take away from my fours years at Prep Charter many lessons and good memories. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)					PSSA English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers	Public, Charter	9-12	1928 Point Breeze Avenue	Philadelphia	19145	Philadelphia County	Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 334-6144	589	42	14.0		44 (7.5%)	415 (70.5%)	67 (11.4%)	43 (7.3%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.5%)	4 (0.7%)	18.6	558^th of 681 public high schools	18.1%		24	542^nd of 686 public high schools	21.0%	16	18.7	27.1	46.4											$5,164	$5,164	$00
Gamp	Public, Magnet	5-12	23rd and Ritner Sts	Philadelphia	19145	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-8230	634	29	21.6	91.0%	270 (42.6%)	131 (20.7%)	43 (6.8%)	133 (21.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (8.8%)	82.1	97^th of 681 public high schools	85.8%		61.2	281^st of 686 public high schools	59.0%	184	50.8	65.5	95.0	81.9	78.8	69.9	65.0	74.0	95.8	91.0	94.2	88.9	92.4	$18,265	$6,925	$11,339
Universal Audenried Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	3301 Tasker Street	Philadelphia	19145	Philadelphia County	Universal Audenried Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 952-4801	588	35	16.8	99.1%	7 (1.2%)	526 (89.5%)	26 (4.4%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	25	526^th of 681 public high schools	22.8%		18.1	567^th of 686 public high schools	17.3%	41	17.9	30.1	55.1											$22,321	$8,310	$14,011
South Philadelphia High School	Public	9-12	2101 S Broad St	Philadelphia	19148	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-8400	684	52	13.2	96.1%	45 (6.6%)	249 (36.4%)	267 (39.0%)	78 (11.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (6.0%)	3.1	656^th of 681 public high schools	3.7%		7.4	624^th of 686 public high schools	9.0%	32	3.5	7.0	23.3											$19,169	$8,263	$10,906
Creative and Performing Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	901 S Broad St	Philadelphia	19147	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-8140	643	20	31.5	101.7%	172 (26.7%)	323 (50.2%)	79 (12.3%)	39 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.5%)	59.1	304^th of 681 public high schools	55.4%		59.6	298^th of 686 public high schools	56.6%	6	37.2	44.1	84.0											$18,596	$7,540	$11,056
Academy at Palumbo	Public, Magnet	9-12	1100 Catharine St	Philadelphia	19147	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-8130	1,225	35	35.0	97.0%	213 (17.4%)	306 (25.0%)	224 (18.3%)	411 (33.6%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (5.4%)	91.9	39^th of 681 public high schools	94.3%		94.6	20^th of 686 public high schools	97.1%	19	74.1	68.9	91.6											$16,840	$6,357	$10,482
Freire Charter School	Public, Charter	5-12	2027 Chestnut Street	Philadelphia	19103	Philadelphia County	Freire Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 557-8555	1,024	74	13.8	93.1%	9 (0.9%)	926 (90.4%)	40 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.0%)	34.7	479^th of 681 public high schools	29.7%		26.2	526^th of 686 public high schools	23.3%	47	29.2	31.1	61.1	14.6	9.7	3.6	18.7	11.0	6.3	28.1	24.3	42.7	28.8	$26,295	$5,578	$20,717
Furness Horace High School	Public	9-12	1900 S 3rd St	Philadelphia	19148	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-8300	896	46	19.6	91.7%	64 (7.1%)	139 (15.5%)	395 (44.1%)	266 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.5%)	9.2	601^st of 681 public high schools	11.7%		11.6	590^th of 686 public high schools	14.0%	11	16.2	21.3	28.3											$20,097	$8,310	$11,786
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway	Philadelphia	19103	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(267) 514-1824	629	35	17.8	97.8%	20 (3.2%)	547 (87.0%)	31 (4.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.5%)	10.4	597^th of 681 public high schools	12.3%		10.5	594^th of 686 public high schools	13.4%	3	5.7	17.9	42.5											$3,460	$3,460	$00
Robeson High School for Human Services	Public, Magnet	9-12	4125 Ludlow St	Philadelphia	19104	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(215) 400-7780	266	14	19.4	108.6%	1 (0.4%)	251 (94.4%)	8 (3.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	17.7	562^nd of 681 public high schools	17.5%		33.6	492^nd of 686 public high schools	28.3%	70	13.4	23.4	50.0											$20,811	$7,816	$12,994

Frequently Asked Questions about Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers

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Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers ranks in the bottom 18.1% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers?

In the 2024-25 school year, 589 students attended Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers.

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What is the racial makeup of Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers?

Students at Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics Science Technical and Careers are 70% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% White, 7% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander.

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