Serving 559 students in grades 9-12, Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers's student population of 559 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers 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 Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1481 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
70%
14%
White
7%
61%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
70%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers's ranking?
Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers is ranked #1481 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers often compared to?
Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careersis often viewed alongside schools like Universal Audenried Charter School, Academy At Palumbo, Kensington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers?
The graduation rate of Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers?
559 students attend Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers?
Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers offer ?
Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers part of?
Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers is part of Preparatory CS Of Mathematics Science TECH And Careers School District.
In what neighborhood is Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers located?
Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers is located in the West Passyunk neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in West Passyunk.
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