MASTERMAN JULIA R SEC SCHOOL

Masterman Julia R Sec Sch is a Title I public high school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 1,197 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th 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 54 teachers, Masterman Julia R Sec Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School, located on Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia, is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the School District of Philadelphia. As a magnet school serving grades 5 through 12, it is consistently ranked among the top schools in Pennsylvania and the nation. The school is known for its rigorous curriculum, which emphasizes a challenging liberal arts education, advanced placement courses, and a strong commitment to academic excellence. Admission is highly competitive, requiring students to meet stringent academic criteria, including high standardized test scores and strong grade point averages.

Beyond its academic rigor, Masterman is defined by a diverse and intellectually curious student body that participates in a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive robotics and debate to various arts and athletic programs. Because it serves as both a middle and high school, it fosters a unique environment where students often grow and develop within the same community for eight years. This creates a tight-knit culture that prepares graduates for success at the most elite universities in the country, maintaining a long-standing reputation for producing high-achieving scholars and community leaders.

For more information, contact Masterman Julia R Sec Sch at (215) 299-4661 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.