Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Te

Charter School 568 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
The Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Careers (often referred to as Prep Charter) is a public charter school located in the Point Breeze neighborhood of South Philadelphia. It serves students in grades 9 through 12, with an educational mission centered on fostering academic excellence through a curriculum heavily weighted toward STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary education and career readiness by integrating rigorous core academics with practical technological skills.

In addition to its focus on math and science, Prep Charter emphasizes a structured, supportive learning environment designed to encourage student engagement and personal development. The school utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies to meet individual student needs and often collaborates with community partners to provide extracurricular opportunities and career-focused experiences. By bridging the gap between high school and the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce, the institution strives to equip its students with the critical thinking and problem-solving abilities necessary for future success in collegiate and professional settings.
568
Total Students
40.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Te
Demographic Student Count
White36
Hispanic66
Black393
Asian53
Two or More16
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    393 (69.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    66 (11.6 %)
  • Asian
    53 (9.3 %)
  • White
    36 (6.3 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (2.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers
Phone: (215)334-6144
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 172
Grade 10 137
Grade 11 121
Grade 12 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Te
Grade Student Count
Grade 9172
Grade 10137
Grade 11121
Grade 12138
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Te
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27648.6%
Male29251.4%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)