Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 1 schools

An equity score of 29/100 ranks Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers #541 of 649 districts in Pennsylvania (state average 49). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,044 per pupil, Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers ranks #612 of 672 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending (Pennsylvania districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

568
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,044
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers operates 1 public schools serving 568 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Philadelphia County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,044 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 68 of 672 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending. See how Pennsylvania compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 77.8% local, 1.5% state, and 20.8% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 29/100, ranked #541 of 649 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 294.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 45.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.5% African American, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.5% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te, enrolling 589 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te accounts for 100.0% of all Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers a distant remainder — means Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers reports 98.2% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers student-counselor ratio is 295:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers is typically wider than the Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers chronic absenteeism rate is 45.8% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.8%
Federal
1.5%
State
77.8%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
541 / 649
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers.

White 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 70.5%
Asian 7.3%
Multiracial 0.7%
Other 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

294.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
45.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers

School Enrollment
Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Te
Charter
589

How Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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Comparisons are relative to Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers?

Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 568 students.

How much does Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers spend per student?

Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers spends $15,044 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #541 in Pennsylvania.

What is the demographic composition of Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers?

Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers students are 70.5% African American, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.5% White, 7.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers?

Preparatory Cs of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #541 out of 649 districts in Pennsylvania.