MaST Community CS II

6238 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111

Charter School 1,777 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

MaST Community Charter School II (MaST II), located on Rising Sun Avenue in Philadelphia, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–12. As a sister campus to the original MaST Community Charter School, it shares a commitment to a rigorous, technology-integrated curriculum. The school places a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), aiming to prepare students for college and future careers through hands-on learning and innovative instruction.

The school’s philosophy centers on creating a supportive academic environment that fosters student achievement, character development, and civic responsibility. By utilizing a "Makerspace" approach and modern instructional tools, MaST II provides students with opportunities to engage in project-based learning that connects classroom concepts to real-world applications. With a focus on high academic standards and community engagement, MaST II functions as a specialized option for Philadelphia families seeking a STEM-focused alternative within the public school system.

1,777

Total Students

117.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MaST Community CS II
Demographic	Student Count
White	516
Hispanic	391
Black	530
Asian	239
Two or More	99
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
530 (29.8 %)
White
516 (29.0 %)
Hispanic
391 (22.0 %)
Asian
239 (13.4 %)
Two or More
99 (5.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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 II
Phone:	(267)348-1215
Website:	http://mastccs.org/mast2/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,777
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 202

Grade 1 204

Grade 2 205

Grade 3 201

Grade 4 206

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 109

Grade 7 108

Grade 8 109

Grade 9 106

Grade 10 90