Enrollment
1,512
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Philadelphia, PA
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs
Federal NCES profile for Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420007900564Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #77 of 106
- schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs has class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs ranks #77 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420007900564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,512 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,512 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 84 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #66, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Philadelphia's public schools, it stands alongside Philadelphia Performing Arts Cs (2,572 students): Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 15.5:1).
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs is a single-school charter district, so Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,512 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Pennsylvania, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs compares
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,512 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,512
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,660
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
African American 18.7%
White 3.0%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs is about as mixed as the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs, which includes Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs.
$14,660
Per student
-18%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.6%
State 1.3%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Cs
Standard public school
2,572 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Mast Community Cs Ii
Standard public school
1,875 students 16:1 students per teacher
First Philadelphia Preparatory Cs
Standard public school
1,831 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Esperanza Academy Cs
Standard public school
1,637 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Frank Anne Sch
Standard public school
1,622 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
New Foundations Cs
Standard public school
1,529 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs
How many students attend Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs?
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs has 1,512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs is 15.1:1, which is 11% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs?
99.9% of students at Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs?
The largest demographic group at Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs?
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs rank among schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs ranks #77 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
Is Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs a good school?
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs?
None; Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs is a single-school charter district, and Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs is its only campus.
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