Enrollment
912
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Philadelphia, PA
Math Civics and Sciences Cs
Federal NCES profile for Math Civics and Sciences Cs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420005600496Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Math Civics and Sciences Cs earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #96 of 106
- schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 912
- students enrolled
Math Civics and Sciences Cs has class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Math Civics and Sciences Cs ranks #96 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Math Civics and Sciences Cs · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420005600496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Math Civics and Sciences Cs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Math Civics and Sciences Cs
Math Civics and Sciences Cs is a large charter combined-grade school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, enrolling 912 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Pennsylvania schools and 26% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 912 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Math Civics and Sciences Cs spends $10,514 per pupil, 41% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Philadelphia's public schools, it stands alongside Philadelphia Performing Arts Cs (2,572 students): Math Civics and Sciences Cs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 15.5:1).
Math Civics and Sciences Cs is a single-school charter district, so Math Civics and Sciences Cs operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Math Civics and Sciences Cs compares
Math Civics and Sciences 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 912 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
912
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$10,514
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Math Civics and Sciences Cs, which includes Math Civics and Sciences Cs.
$10,514
Per student
-41%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 89.9%
State 1.9%
Federal 8.3%
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 (~912 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Math Civics and Sciences Cs
How many students attend Math Civics and Sciences Cs?
Math Civics and Sciences Cs has 912 students enrolled. It is a public school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Math Civics and Sciences Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Math Civics and Sciences Cs is 17.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Math Civics and Sciences Cs?
Math Civics and Sciences Cs has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Math Civics and Sciences Cs rank among schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Math Civics and Sciences Cs ranks #96 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 Math Civics and Sciences Cs a good school?
Math Civics and Sciences Cs earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Math Civics and Sciences Cs?
None; Math Civics and Sciences Cs is a single-school charter district, and Math Civics and Sciences Cs is its only campus.
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