Serving 660 students in grades 7-12, Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus's student population of 660 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
660 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Rankings
Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2386 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Hispanic
18%
16%
Black
77%
14%
White
1%
60%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus's ranking?
Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus is ranked #2386 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus?
The graduation rate of Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus?
660 students attend Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus?
Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus offer ?
Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus part of?
Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus is part of Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus School District.
In what neighborhood is Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus located?
Mastery Chs-lenfest Campus is located in the Center City East neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Center City East.
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