Enrollment
1,875
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Philadelphia, PA
Mast Community Cs Ii
Federal NCES profile for Mast Community Cs Ii, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420089107602Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mast Community Cs Ii earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #44 of 106
- schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mast Community Cs Ii has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mast Community Cs Ii ranks #44 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Mast Community Cs Ii · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420089107602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
117.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mast Community Cs Ii compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mast Community Cs Ii
Mast Community Cs Ii is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,875 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,875 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 50 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by African American (30%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Mast Community Cs Ii spends $11,779 per pupil, 34% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.1% 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): Mast Community Cs Ii is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 15.5:1).
Mast Community Cs Ii is a single-school charter district, so Mast Community Cs Ii operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,875 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 Mast Community Cs Ii compares
Mast Community Cs Ii on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,875 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,875
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
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
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,779
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 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
African American 30.4%
White 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Asian 13.5%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 30.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.1, Mast Community Cs Ii is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mast Community Cs Ii, which includes Mast Community Cs Ii.
$11,779
Per student
-34%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.9%
State 1.0%
Federal 19.1%
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
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
Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs
Standard public school
1,512 students 15.1:1 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 (~1,875 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mast Community Cs Ii
How many students attend Mast Community Cs Ii?
Mast Community Cs Ii has 1,875 students enrolled. It is a public school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mast Community Cs Ii?
The student-teacher ratio at Mast Community Cs Ii is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mast Community Cs Ii?
100.0% of students at Mast Community Cs Ii are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mast Community Cs Ii?
The largest demographic group at Mast Community Cs Ii is African American at 30.4% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mast Community Cs Ii?
Mast Community Cs Ii has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Mast Community Cs Ii rank among schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Mast Community Cs Ii ranks #44 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 Mast Community Cs Ii a good school?
Mast Community Cs Ii earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Mast Community Cs Ii?
None; Mast Community Cs Ii is a single-school charter district, and Mast Community Cs Ii is its only campus.
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