FREDERICK DOUGLASS MASTERY CHARTER SCHOO
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter Schoo is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Frederick Douglass Mastery CS school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 749 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter Schoo has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School, located at 2118 West Norris Street in North Philadelphia, is part of the Mastery Charter Schools network. Serving students in grades K–8, the school operates under a mission to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education within a structured and supportive environment. As a public charter school, it emphasizes a culture of high academic expectations, character development, and individualized attention to ensure that all students are prepared for success in high school and beyond.
The school is known for utilizing the "Mastery" model, which focuses on data-driven instruction and a disciplined school culture designed to eliminate the achievement gap. By integrating personalized learning strategies and a strong sense of community, Frederick Douglass Mastery aims to empower students from the surrounding neighborhood to reach their full potential. Prospective families and community members can find detailed information about enrollment, academic programs, and school policies on their official website at [www.masterycharter.org](http://www.masterycharter.org/).
For more information, contact Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter Schoo at (267) 443-0673 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Philadelphia, PA 19121-2100
(267) 443-0673
http://www.masterycharter.org/
FREDERICK DOUGLASS MASTERY CHARTER SCHOO is a public Title I Charter school in Philadelphia, PA with about 749 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Philadelphia City SD - District:
- Frederick Douglass Mastery CS
- Total Students:
- 749
- Teachers:
- 48
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 749 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FREDERICK DOUGLASS MASTERY CHARTER SCHOO is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.