Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School vs. Mast Community Charter School
Should you attend Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School or Mast Community Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Rating
: 6/
Top 50%10
Top Rankings
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Mast Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,721 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,473 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mast Community Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
2,721 students
1,473 students
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
166 teachers
104 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1338 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#843 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
68%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
235
100
Grade 1 Students
231
109
Grade 2 Students
240
110
Grade 3 Students
223
112
Grade 4 Students
233
115
Grade 5 Students
214
115
Grade 6 Students
260
114
Grade 7 Students
225
115
Grade 8 Students
210
116
Grade 9 Students
166
122
Grade 10 Students
165
122
Grade 11 Students
140
114
Grade 12 Students
179
109
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
11%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
33%
12%
% White
33%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
