Overview
Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 559 students. It is part of the Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPreparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers
County42101
CityPhiladelphia
ZIP19145
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420003600391
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment559
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %98%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)