Summary:
The 19106 zip code of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to two high schools: Mastery Charter High School-Lenfest Campus and National Constitution Center High School. Both schools serve a high-need student population, with over 100% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the schools have relatively high graduation rates and low dropout rates, their academic performance, as measured by test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in math and science.
Mastery Charter High School-Lenfest Campus has a low district ranking, placed 451 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, dropping from 627 out of 674 in 2022-2023 to 488 out of 681 in 2024-2025. In contrast, National Constitution Center High School has a slightly higher district ranking, placed 473 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania, but also has a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past three years, ranging from 508 out of 674 in 2022-2023 to 545 out of 681 in 2024-2025.
Despite the challenges faced by these schools, they both have relatively high graduation rates of 87.9% and low dropout rates of 1.4%. However, the significant difference in spending per student between the two schools ($23,446 for Mastery Charter High School-Lenfest Campus vs. $16,284 for National Constitution Center High School) raises questions about the allocation of resources and the potential impact on student outcomes. Overall, the analysis of these two high schools highlights the need for continued efforts to support and improve educational outcomes for students in high-need communities.
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