MAST Community CS

1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116

Charter School 1,473 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

MAST Community Charter School (MAST), located on E. Byberry Road in the Somerton section of Northeast Philadelphia, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K through 12. Founded with a mission to provide a rigorous academic environment, the school places a strong emphasis on a college-preparatory curriculum. It is well-regarded for maintaining a structured educational setting and consistently performs well on state-mandated assessments, often ranking among the top charter schools in the Philadelphia region.

The school is particularly noted for its focus on character development and community engagement, striving to foster a culture of mutual respect and high expectations. By offering a comprehensive program that blends core academic subjects with extracurricular opportunities, MAST aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the professional world. Its location serves a diverse population of families in the surrounding area, making it a highly sought-after choice for parents seeking an alternative to the traditional district-run school system.

1,473

Total Students

104.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAST Community CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	854
Hispanic	214
Black	177
Asian	169
Two or More	56
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
854 (58.0 %)
Hispanic
214 (14.5 %)
Black
177 (12.0 %)
Asian
169 (11.5 %)
Two or More
56 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MAST Community CS
Phone:	(267)348-1100
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
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 100

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 115

Grade 6 114

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 116

Grade 9 122

Grade 10 122