- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Philadelphia, PA
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch
Federal NCES profile for Masterman Julia R Sec Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421899003808
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 106
- schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch has class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Masterman Julia R Sec Sch ranks #5 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch held near 1,199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.9 → 58.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 421899003808 · Philadelphia, PA Other · MID · TRAD
1,183 enr · 22.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch held near 1,199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.9 → 58.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 1,183
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch
1,183 students
What this shows Masterman Julia R Sec Sch reports 1,183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Masterman Julia R Sec Sch compares
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 64% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,183 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,183
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.8%
Asian 28.6%
African American 16.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Masterman Julia R Sec Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Masterman Julia R Sec Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Masterman Julia R Sec Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,183 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Masterman Julia R Sec Sch
How many students attend Masterman Julia R Sec Sch?
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch has 1,183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,186 (2022-23) → 1,199 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Masterman Julia R Sec Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Masterman Julia R Sec Sch is 22.3:1, which is 64% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Masterman Julia R Sec Sch?
100.0% of students at Masterman Julia R Sec Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Masterman Julia R Sec Sch?
The largest demographic group at Masterman Julia R Sec Sch is White at 39.8% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Masterman Julia R Sec Sch?
Masterman Julia R Sec Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Masterman Julia R Sec Sch rank among schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Masterman Julia R Sec Sch ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Masterman Julia R Sec Sch, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.