Frederick Douglass Mastery CS

2118 West Norris St.
Philadelphia, PA 19121

www.masterycharter.org/

Charter School 581 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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/).

581

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frederick Douglass Mastery CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	26
Black	535
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
535 (92.1 %)
Hispanic
26 (4.5 %)
Two or More
12 (2.1 %)
White
6 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Frederick Douglass Mastery CS
Phone:	(267)443-0673
Website:	http://www.masterycharter.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Frederick Douglass Mastery CS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	74
Grade 6	71
Grade 7	63
Grade 8	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Frederick Douglass Mastery CS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	275	47.3%
Male	306	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)