Serving 588 students in grades 9-12, Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School's student population of 588 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
45%
15%
Black
43%
14%
White
5%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School?
The graduation rate of Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School?
588 students attend Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School?
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School offer ?
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School part of?
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School located?
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-technical School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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