Mastery CS-Gratz Campus

1798 West Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140

www.masterycharter.org/

Charter School 1,160 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Mastery Charter School – Gratz Campus is a public charter secondary school located in the Hunting Park neighborhood of Philadelphia. Serving students in grades 7 through 12, the campus is part of the larger Mastery Charter Schools network, which is known for its "no-excuses" academic model, focus on college readiness, and intensive data-driven instruction. The school operates with a mission to ensure that all students—regardless of their academic starting point—are prepared for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

The Gratz Campus is particularly notable for its turnaround history, as it was formerly a struggling district-run high school before being transformed by Mastery in 2011. Today, the school emphasizes a structured environment, individualized learning plans, and a culture of high expectations. Beyond the core curriculum, the school integrates extracurricular activities and support services aimed at fostering student development and community engagement within the Hunting Park area.

1,160

Total Students

67.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mastery CS-Gratz Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	102
Black	1,020
Asian	1
Two or More	25
American Indian	7

Black
1,020 (87.9 %)
Hispanic
102 (8.8 %)
Two or More
25 (2.2 %)
American Indian
7 (0.6 %)
White
5 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mastery CS-Gratz Campus
Phone:	(215)227-4408
Website:	http://www.masterycharter.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
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

Grade 7 120

Grade 8 150

Grade 9 202

Grade 10 244

Grade 11 228

Grade 12 216

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mastery CS-Gratz Campus
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	120
Grade 8	150
Grade 9	202
Grade 10	244
Grade 11	228
Grade 12	216

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mastery CS-Gratz Campus
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	528	45.5%
Male	632	54.5%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Multicultural Academy CS

Charter School 250 Students

3821 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140 (0.3 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th